Charleston, WV 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 Charleston, WV Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 187,717. Among this population, 21.34K of them (11.37%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 74.03K of them (39.44%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

You can find the educational attainment information about the Charleston, WV Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Charleston, WV 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 Charleston, WV Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 21337 11.37
High School Graduate or Equivalent 74027 39.44
Some College or Associates Degree 49258 26.24
Bachelors or Higher 43095 22.96

Male Population

The Charleston, WV Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 90,188. Among this population, 11.61K of them (12.88%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 37.17K of them (41.22%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Charleston, WV 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 Charleston, WV Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 11613 12.88
High School Graduate or Equivalent 37172 41.22
Some College or Associates Degree 21899 24.28
Bachelors or Higher 19504 21.63

Female Population

The Charleston, WV Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 97,529. Among this population, 9.72K of them (9.97%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 36.85K of them (37.79%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Charleston, WV 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 Charleston, WV Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 9724 9.97
High School Graduate or Equivalent 36855 37.79
Some College or Associates Degree 27359 28.05
Bachelors or Higher 23591 24.19