Jackson, 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 Jackson, MS Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 397,249. Among this population, 48.35K of them (12.17%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 94.72K of them (23.84%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Jackson, 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 Jackson, MS Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 48349 12.17
High School Graduate or Equivalent 94722 23.84
Some College or Associates Degree 127710 32.15
Bachelors or Higher 126468 31.84

Male Population

The Jackson, MS Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 187,621. Among this population, 28.22K of them (15.04%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 50.92K of them (27.14%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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 28217 15.04
High School Graduate or Equivalent 50920 27.14
Some College or Associates Degree 55350 29.50
Bachelors or Higher 53134 28.32

Female Population

The Jackson, MS Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 209,628. Among this population, 20.13K of them (9.60%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 43.80K of them (20.90%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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 20132 9.60
High School Graduate or Equivalent 43802 20.90
Some College or Associates Degree 72360 34.52
Bachelors or Higher 73334 34.98