Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 1,509,889. Among this population, 124.00K of them (8.21%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 442.28K of them (29.29%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

You can find the educational attainment information about the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 123998 8.21
High School Graduate or Equivalent 442281 29.29
Some College or Associates Degree 409639 27.13
Bachelors or Higher 533971 35.37

Male Population

The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 732,439. Among this population, 63.83K of them (8.72%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 221.65K of them (30.26%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 63831 8.72
High School Graduate or Equivalent 221654 30.26
Some College or Associates Degree 189384 25.86
Bachelors or Higher 257570 35.17

Female Population

The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 777,450. Among this population, 60.17K of them (7.74%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 220.63K of them (28.38%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 60167 7.74
High School Graduate or Equivalent 220627 28.38
Some College or Associates Degree 220255 28.33
Bachelors or Higher 276401 35.55