Cedar Rapids, IA 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 Cedar Rapids, IA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 187,264. Among this population, 9.71K of them (5.18%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 52.39K of them (27.98%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Cedar Rapids, IA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Cedar Rapids, IA Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Cedar Rapids, IA 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 Cedar Rapids, IA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 9708 5.18
High School Graduate or Equivalent 52394 27.98
Some College or Associates Degree 65034 34.73
Bachelors or Higher 60128 32.11

Male Population

The Cedar Rapids, IA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 92,245. Among this population, 5.36K of them (5.81%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 27.81K of them (30.15%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Cedar Rapids, IA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Cedar Rapids, IA 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 Cedar Rapids, IA Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5361 5.81
High School Graduate or Equivalent 27808 30.15
Some College or Associates Degree 30226 32.77
Bachelors or Higher 28850 31.28

Female Population

The Cedar Rapids, IA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 95,019. Among this population, 4.35K of them (4.58%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 24.59K of them (25.88%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Cedar Rapids, IA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Cedar Rapids, IA 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 Cedar Rapids, IA Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 4347 4.58
High School Graduate or Equivalent 24586 25.88
Some College or Associates Degree 34808 36.63
Bachelors or Higher 31278 32.92