Columbus, MS Micro 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, MS Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 39,120. Among this population, 5.03K of them (12.87%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 12.89K of them (32.94%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Columbus, MS Micro 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, MS Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5033 12.87
High School Graduate or Equivalent 12887 32.94
Some College or Associates Degree 11366 29.05
Bachelors or Higher 9834 25.14

Male Population

The Columbus, MS Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 18,165. Among this population, 2.49K of them (13.70%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 6.31K of them (34.72%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Columbus, MS Micro 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, MS Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2488 13.70
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6307 34.72
Some College or Associates Degree 5474 30.14
Bachelors or Higher 3896 21.45

Female Population

The Columbus, MS Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 20,955. Among this population, 2.55K of them (12.15%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 6.58K of them (31.40%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Columbus, MS Micro 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, MS Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2545 12.15
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6580 31.40
Some College or Associates Degree 5892 28.12
Bachelors or Higher 5938 28.34