Decatur, 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 Decatur, AL Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 108,101. Among this population, 16.90K of them (15.63%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 36.05K of them (33.35%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Decatur, 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 Decatur, AL Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 16895 15.63
High School Graduate or Equivalent 36048 33.35
Some College or Associates Degree 32299 29.88
Bachelors or Higher 22859 21.15

Male Population

The Decatur, AL Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 52,377. Among this population, 8.63K of them (16.48%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 17.30K of them (33.02%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 8631 16.48
High School Graduate or Equivalent 17296 33.02
Some College or Associates Degree 15546 29.68
Bachelors or Higher 10904 20.82

Female Population

The Decatur, AL Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 55,724. Among this population, 8.26K of them (14.83%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 18.75K of them (33.65%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 8264 14.83
High School Graduate or Equivalent 18752 33.65
Some College or Associates Degree 16753 30.06
Bachelors or Higher 11955 21.45