Fayetteville, NC 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 Fayetteville, NC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 327,577. Among this population, 30.78K of them (9.40%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 89.86K of them (27.43%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Fayetteville, NC 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 Fayetteville, NC Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 30780 9.40
High School Graduate or Equivalent 89862 27.43
Some College or Associates Degree 126705 38.68
Bachelors or Higher 80230 24.49

Male Population

The Fayetteville, NC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 157,200. Among this population, 15.98K of them (10.16%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 45.44K of them (28.91%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Fayetteville, NC 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 Fayetteville, NC Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 15980 10.16
High School Graduate or Equivalent 45442 28.91
Some College or Associates Degree 60374 38.41
Bachelors or Higher 35404 22.52

Female Population

The Fayetteville, NC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 170,377. Among this population, 14.80K of them (8.69%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 44.42K of them (26.07%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Fayetteville, NC 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 Fayetteville, NC Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 14800 8.69
High School Graduate or Equivalent 44420 26.07
Some College or Associates Degree 66331 38.93
Bachelors or Higher 44826 26.31