Columbus, 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 Columbus, IN Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 55,727. Among this population, 4.68K of them (8.40%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 16.92K of them (30.36%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

You can see similar information for other metro statistical areas (MSAs) and for the United States.

Percentage of Columbus, 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 Columbus, IN Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
Items per page:
0 of 0
Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 4682 8.40
High School Graduate or Equivalent 16918 30.36
Some College or Associates Degree 14501 26.02
Bachelors or Higher 19626 35.22

Male Population

The Columbus, IN Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 27,777. Among this population, 2.50K of them (9.00%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 8.51K of them (30.63%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Columbus, 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 Columbus, IN Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
Items per page:
0 of 0
Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2500 9.00
High School Graduate or Equivalent 8508 30.63
Some College or Associates Degree 6718 24.19
Bachelors or Higher 10051 36.19

Female Population

The Columbus, IN Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 27,950. Among this population, 2.18K of them (7.81%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 8.41K of them (30.09%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Columbus, 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 Columbus, IN Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
Items per page:
0 of 0
Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2182 7.81
High School Graduate or Equivalent 8410 30.09
Some College or Associates Degree 7783 27.85
Bachelors or Higher 9575 34.26