Bowling Green, KY Metro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 30, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Bowling Green, KY Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 112,990. Among this population, 15.24K of them (13.49%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 35.93K of them (31.80%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Bowling Green, KY Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Bowling Green, KY Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Bowling Green, KY Metro Area Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Bowling Green, KY Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 15237 13.49
High School Graduate or Equivalent 35932 31.80
Some College or Associates Degree 30966 27.41
Bachelors or Higher 30855 27.31

Male Population

The Bowling Green, KY Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 55,349. Among this population, 7.91K of them (14.29%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 19.00K of them (34.34%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Bowling Green, KY Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Bowling Green, KY Metro Area Male Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Bowling Green, KY Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 7911 14.29
High School Graduate or Equivalent 19004 34.34
Some College or Associates Degree 14383 25.99
Bachelors or Higher 14051 25.39

Female Population

The Bowling Green, KY Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 57,641. Among this population, 7.33K of them (12.71%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 16.93K of them (29.37%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Bowling Green, KY Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Bowling Green, KY Metro Area Female Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Bowling Green, KY Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 7326 12.71
High School Graduate or Equivalent 16928 29.37
Some College or Associates Degree 16583 28.77
Bachelors or Higher 16804 29.15