Columbus, OH Metro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)
Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Columbus, OH Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 1,427,949. Among this population, 113.48K of them (7.95%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 381.93K of them (26.75%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Columbus, OH Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the Columbus, OH Metro Area male and female population below.
You can see similar information for other metro statistical areas (MSAs) and for the United States.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 113482 | 7.95 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 381931 | 26.75 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 384414 | 26.92 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 548122 | 38.39 |
Male Population
The Columbus, OH Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 697,185. Among this population, 57.97K of them (8.32%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 191.48K of them (27.46%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Columbus, OH Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 57972 | 8.32 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 191476 | 27.46 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 181658 | 26.06 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 266079 | 38.17 |
Female Population
The Columbus, OH Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 730,764. Among this population, 55.51K of them (7.60%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 190.46K of them (26.06%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Columbus, OH Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 55510 | 7.60 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 190455 | 26.06 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 202756 | 27.75 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 282043 | 38.60 |
