Jacksonville, NC 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 Jacksonville, NC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 108,760. Among this population, 8.95K of them (8.23%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 32.22K of them (29.62%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Jacksonville, NC 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 Jacksonville, NC Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 8951 8.23
High School Graduate or Equivalent 32215 29.62
Some College or Associates Degree 40594 37.32
Bachelors or Higher 27000 24.83

Male Population

The Jacksonville, NC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 54,626. Among this population, 4.25K of them (7.77%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 18.31K of them (33.51%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Jacksonville, NC 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 Jacksonville, NC Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 4245 7.77
High School Graduate or Equivalent 18306 33.51
Some College or Associates Degree 20203 36.98
Bachelors or Higher 11872 21.73

Female Population

The Jacksonville, NC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 54,134. Among this population, 4.71K of them (8.69%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 13.91K of them (25.69%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Jacksonville, NC 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 Jacksonville, NC Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 4706 8.69
High School Graduate or Equivalent 13909 25.69
Some College or Associates Degree 20391 37.67
Bachelors or Higher 15128 27.95