Fargo, ND-MN 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 Fargo, ND-MN Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 155,758. Among this population, 7.54K of them (4.84%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 30.67K of them (19.69%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Fargo, ND-MN Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Fargo, ND-MN Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Fargo, ND-MN 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 Fargo, ND-MN Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 7542 4.84
High School Graduate or Equivalent 30673 19.69
Some College or Associates Degree 54785 35.17
Bachelors or Higher 62758 40.29

Male Population

The Fargo, ND-MN Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 78,651. Among this population, 3.91K of them (4.97%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 17.69K of them (22.50%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Fargo, ND-MN Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Fargo, ND-MN 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 Fargo, ND-MN Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 3913 4.97
High School Graduate or Equivalent 17694 22.50
Some College or Associates Degree 27615 35.11
Bachelors or Higher 29429 37.42

Female Population

The Fargo, ND-MN Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 77,107. Among this population, 3.63K of them (4.71%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 12.98K of them (16.83%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Fargo, ND-MN Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Fargo, ND-MN 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 Fargo, ND-MN Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 3629 4.71
High School Graduate or Equivalent 12979 16.83
Some College or Associates Degree 27170 35.24
Bachelors or Higher 33329 43.22