Dubuque, IA 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 Dubuque, IA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 66,015. Among this population, 4.12K of them (6.25%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 21.39K of them (32.40%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Dubuque, IA 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 Dubuque, IA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 4124 6.25
High School Graduate or Equivalent 21391 32.40
Some College or Associates Degree 19311 29.25
Bachelors or Higher 21189 32.10

Male Population

The Dubuque, IA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 32,346. Among this population, 1.98K of them (6.13%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 11.34K of them (35.06%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Dubuque, IA 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 Dubuque, IA Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1984 6.13
High School Graduate or Equivalent 11339 35.06
Some College or Associates Degree 9415 29.11
Bachelors or Higher 9608 29.70

Female Population

The Dubuque, IA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 33,669. Among this population, 2.14K of them (6.36%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 10.05K of them (29.86%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Dubuque, IA 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 Dubuque, IA Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2140 6.36
High School Graduate or Equivalent 10052 29.86
Some College or Associates Degree 9896 29.39
Bachelors or Higher 11581 34.40