Jackson, TN 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, TN Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 120,876. Among this population, 14.58K of them (12.06%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 44.19K of them (36.56%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Jackson, TN 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, TN Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 14582 12.06
High School Graduate or Equivalent 44186 36.56
Some College or Associates Degree 34698 28.71
Bachelors or Higher 27410 22.68

Male Population

The Jackson, TN Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 56,831. Among this population, 7.72K of them (13.59%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 22.29K of them (39.22%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Jackson, TN 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, TN Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 7722 13.59
High School Graduate or Equivalent 22289 39.22
Some College or Associates Degree 14894 26.21
Bachelors or Higher 11926 20.99

Female Population

The Jackson, TN Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 64,045. Among this population, 6.86K of them (10.71%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 21.90K of them (34.19%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Jackson, TN 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, TN Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 6860 10.71
High School Graduate or Equivalent 21897 34.19
Some College or Associates Degree 19804 30.92
Bachelors or Higher 15484 24.18