Columbus, NE 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, NE Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 22,521. Among this population, 2.58K of them (11.43%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 6.65K of them (29.53%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Columbus, NE 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, NE Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2575 11.43
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6651 29.53
Some College or Associates Degree 7994 35.50
Bachelors or Higher 5301 23.54

Male Population

The Columbus, NE Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 11,407. Among this population, 1.32K of them (11.56%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 3.44K of them (30.17%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Columbus, NE 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, NE Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1319 11.56
High School Graduate or Equivalent 3442 30.17
Some College or Associates Degree 4046 35.47
Bachelors or Higher 2600 22.79

Female Population

The Columbus, NE Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 11,114. Among this population, 1.26K of them (11.30%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 3.21K of them (28.87%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Columbus, NE 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, NE Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1256 11.30
High School Graduate or Equivalent 3209 28.87
Some College or Associates Degree 3948 35.52
Bachelors or Higher 2701 24.30