Gadsden, AL 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 Gadsden, AL Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 72,558. Among this population, 10.01K of them (13.80%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 24.49K of them (33.75%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Gadsden, AL 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 Gadsden, AL Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 10014 13.80
High School Graduate or Equivalent 24491 33.75
Some College or Associates Degree 24986 34.44
Bachelors or Higher 13067 18.01

Male Population

The Gadsden, AL Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 34,306. Among this population, 5.09K of them (14.85%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 12.59K of them (36.70%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Gadsden, AL 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 Gadsden, AL Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5093 14.85
High School Graduate or Equivalent 12589 36.70
Some College or Associates Degree 11239 32.76
Bachelors or Higher 5385 15.70

Female Population

The Gadsden, AL Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 38,252. Among this population, 4.92K of them (12.87%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 11.90K of them (31.12%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Gadsden, AL 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 Gadsden, AL Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 4921 12.87
High School Graduate or Equivalent 11902 31.12
Some College or Associates Degree 13747 35.94
Bachelors or Higher 7682 20.08