Durham-Chapel Hill, NC 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 440,053. Among this population, 43.35K of them (9.85%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 83.75K of them (19.03%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Metro Area male and female population below.
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| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 43346 | 9.85 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 83745 | 19.03 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 104287 | 23.70 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 208675 | 47.42 |
Male Population
The Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 209,081. Among this population, 24.95K of them (11.93%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 44.10K of them (21.09%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 24952 | 11.93 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 44102 | 21.09 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 47710 | 22.82 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 92317 | 44.15 |
Female Population
The Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 230,972. Among this population, 18.39K of them (7.96%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 39.64K of them (17.16%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 18394 | 7.96 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 39643 | 17.16 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 56577 | 24.50 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 116358 | 50.38 |
