Ithaca, NY 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 Ithaca, NY Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 62,148. Among this population, 3.14K of them (5.04%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 10.85K of them (17.45%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Ithaca, NY 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 Ithaca, NY Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 3135 5.04
High School Graduate or Equivalent 10847 17.45
Some College or Associates Degree 13818 22.23
Bachelors or Higher 34348 55.27

Male Population

The Ithaca, NY Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 29,932. Among this population, 1.69K of them (5.65%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.45K of them (18.20%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Ithaca, NY 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 Ithaca, NY Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1692 5.65
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5449 18.20
Some College or Associates Degree 6301 21.05
Bachelors or Higher 16490 55.09

Female Population

The Ithaca, NY Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 32,216. Among this population, 1.44K of them (4.48%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.40K of them (16.76%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Ithaca, NY 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 Ithaca, NY Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1443 4.48
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5398 16.76
Some College or Associates Degree 7517 23.33
Bachelors or Higher 17858 55.43