Charlottesville, VA 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 Charlottesville, VA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 151,195. Among this population, 12.03K of them (7.96%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 28.48K of them (18.83%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Charlottesville, VA 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 Charlottesville, VA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 12030 7.96
High School Graduate or Equivalent 28475 18.83
Some College or Associates Degree 33893 22.42
Bachelors or Higher 76797 50.79

Male Population

The Charlottesville, VA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 71,281. Among this population, 6.49K of them (9.10%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 13.78K of them (19.33%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Charlottesville, VA 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 Charlottesville, VA Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 6487 9.10
High School Graduate or Equivalent 13780 19.33
Some College or Associates Degree 14517 20.37
Bachelors or Higher 36497 51.20

Female Population

The Charlottesville, VA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 79,914. Among this population, 5.54K of them (6.94%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 14.70K of them (18.39%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Charlottesville, VA 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 Charlottesville, VA Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5543 6.94
High School Graduate or Equivalent 14695 18.39
Some College or Associates Degree 19376 24.25
Bachelors or Higher 40300 50.43