Fresno, CA 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 Fresno, CA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 619,376. Among this population, 136.84K of them (22.09%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 140.53K of them (22.69%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Fresno, CA 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 Fresno, CA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 136835 22.09
High School Graduate or Equivalent 140532 22.69
Some College or Associates Degree 201826 32.59
Bachelors or Higher 140183 22.63

Male Population

The Fresno, CA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 306,753. Among this population, 71.19K of them (23.21%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 75.58K of them (24.64%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Fresno, CA 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 Fresno, CA Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 71195 23.21
High School Graduate or Equivalent 75575 24.64
Some College or Associates Degree 94857 30.92
Bachelors or Higher 65126 21.23

Female Population

The Fresno, CA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 312,623. Among this population, 65.64K of them (21.00%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 64.96K of them (20.78%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Fresno, CA 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 Fresno, CA Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 65640 21.00
High School Graduate or Equivalent 64957 20.78
Some College or Associates Degree 106969 34.22
Bachelors or Higher 75057 24.01