Dover, DE 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 Dover, DE Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 120,839. Among this population, 13.51K of them (11.18%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 39.62K of them (32.79%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Dover, DE 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 Dover, DE Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 13512 11.18
High School Graduate or Equivalent 39620 32.79
Some College or Associates Degree 36668 30.35
Bachelors or Higher 31039 25.69

Male Population

The Dover, DE Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 57,054. Among this population, 6.97K of them (12.21%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 19.61K of them (34.36%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Dover, DE 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 Dover, DE Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 6966 12.21
High School Graduate or Equivalent 19606 34.36
Some College or Associates Degree 16613 29.12
Bachelors or Higher 13869 24.31

Female Population

The Dover, DE Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 63,785. Among this population, 6.55K of them (10.26%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 20.01K of them (31.38%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Dover, DE 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 Dover, DE Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 6546 10.26
High School Graduate or Equivalent 20014 31.38
Some College or Associates Degree 20055 31.44
Bachelors or Higher 17170 26.92