Canton-Massillon, OH 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 Canton-Massillon, OH Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 281,334. Among this population, 22.17K of them (7.88%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 109.28K of them (38.84%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Canton-Massillon, OH Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Canton-Massillon, OH Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Canton-Massillon, OH 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 Canton-Massillon, OH Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 22170 7.88
High School Graduate or Equivalent 109279 38.84
Some College or Associates Degree 85372 30.35
Bachelors or Higher 64513 22.93

Male Population

The Canton-Massillon, OH Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 135,240. Among this population, 11.29K of them (8.34%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 53.44K of them (39.52%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Canton-Massillon, OH Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Canton-Massillon, OH 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 Canton-Massillon, OH Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 11285 8.34
High School Graduate or Equivalent 53440 39.52
Some College or Associates Degree 40071 29.63
Bachelors or Higher 30444 22.51

Female Population

The Canton-Massillon, OH Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 146,094. Among this population, 10.89K of them (7.45%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 55.84K of them (38.22%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Canton-Massillon, OH Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Canton-Massillon, OH 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 Canton-Massillon, OH Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 10885 7.45
High School Graduate or Equivalent 55839 38.22
Some College or Associates Degree 45301 31.01
Bachelors or Higher 34069 23.32