Columbus, GA-AL 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 Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 216,172. Among this population, 26.48K of them (12.25%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 60.14K of them (27.82%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Columbus, GA-AL 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 Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 26478 12.25
High School Graduate or Equivalent 60144 27.82
Some College or Associates Degree 74825 34.61
Bachelors or Higher 54725 25.32

Male Population

The Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 103,898. Among this population, 13.33K of them (12.83%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 31.39K of them (30.21%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Columbus, GA-AL 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 Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 13328 12.83
High School Graduate or Equivalent 31391 30.21
Some College or Associates Degree 33940 32.67
Bachelors or Higher 25239 24.29

Female Population

The Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 112,274. Among this population, 13.15K of them (11.71%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 28.75K of them (25.61%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Columbus, GA-AL 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 Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 13150 11.71
High School Graduate or Equivalent 28753 25.61
Some College or Associates Degree 40885 36.42
Bachelors or Higher 29486 26.26