Chico, CA 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 Chico, CA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 142,167. Among this population, 13.73K of them (9.66%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 31.70K of them (22.30%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Chico, CA 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 Chico, CA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 13734 9.66
High School Graduate or Equivalent 31704 22.30
Some College or Associates Degree 54420 38.28
Bachelors or Higher 42309 29.76

Male Population

The Chico, CA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 69,783. Among this population, 7.77K of them (11.13%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 15.62K of them (22.38%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Chico, CA 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 Chico, CA Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 7769 11.13
High School Graduate or Equivalent 15616 22.38
Some College or Associates Degree 25794 36.96
Bachelors or Higher 20604 29.53

Female Population

The Chico, CA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 72,384. Among this population, 5.97K of them (8.24%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 16.09K of them (22.23%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Chico, CA 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 Chico, CA Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5965 8.24
High School Graduate or Equivalent 16088 22.23
Some College or Associates Degree 28626 39.55
Bachelors or Higher 21705 29.99