Jefferson City, MO 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 Jefferson City, MO Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 103,814. Among this population, 9.57K of them (9.22%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 35.27K of them (33.97%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

You can find the educational attainment information about the Jefferson City, MO Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Jefferson City, MO 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 Jefferson City, MO Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 9568 9.22
High School Graduate or Equivalent 35266 33.97
Some College or Associates Degree 28814 27.76
Bachelors or Higher 30166 29.06

Male Population

The Jefferson City, MO Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 53,050. Among this population, 5.84K of them (11.01%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 18.54K of them (34.96%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Jefferson City, MO 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 Jefferson City, MO Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5843 11.01
High School Graduate or Equivalent 18544 34.96
Some College or Associates Degree 14397 27.14
Bachelors or Higher 14266 26.89

Female Population

The Jefferson City, MO Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 50,764. Among this population, 3.73K of them (7.34%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 16.72K of them (32.94%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Jefferson City, MO 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 Jefferson City, MO Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 3725 7.34
High School Graduate or Equivalent 16722 32.94
Some College or Associates Degree 14417 28.40
Bachelors or Higher 15900 31.32