Hattiesburg, MS 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 Hattiesburg, MS Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 111,351. Among this population, 12.92K of them (11.61%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 30.73K of them (27.60%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Hattiesburg, MS 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 Hattiesburg, MS Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 12923 11.61
High School Graduate or Equivalent 30727 27.60
Some College or Associates Degree 36981 33.21
Bachelors or Higher 30720 27.59

Male Population

The Hattiesburg, MS Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 52,333. Among this population, 6.71K of them (12.82%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 15.99K of them (30.55%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Hattiesburg, MS 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 Hattiesburg, MS Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 6708 12.82
High School Graduate or Equivalent 15986 30.55
Some College or Associates Degree 17050 32.58
Bachelors or Higher 12589 24.06

Female Population

The Hattiesburg, MS Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 59,018. Among this population, 6.22K of them (10.53%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 14.74K of them (24.98%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Hattiesburg, MS 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 Hattiesburg, MS Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 6215 10.53
High School Graduate or Equivalent 14741 24.98
Some College or Associates Degree 19931 33.77
Bachelors or Higher 18131 30.72