Johnson City, 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 Johnson City, TN Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 146,612. Among this population, 15.93K of them (10.87%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 47.15K of them (32.16%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Johnson City, 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 Johnson City, TN Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 15929 10.87
High School Graduate or Equivalent 47153 32.16
Some College or Associates Degree 43031 29.35
Bachelors or Higher 40499 27.62

Male Population

The Johnson City, TN Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 71,690. Among this population, 8.33K of them (11.62%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 23.21K of them (32.38%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Johnson City, 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 Johnson City, 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 8332 11.62
High School Graduate or Equivalent 23211 32.38
Some College or Associates Degree 21067 29.39
Bachelors or Higher 19080 26.62

Female Population

The Johnson City, TN Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 74,922. Among this population, 7.60K of them (10.14%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 23.94K of them (31.96%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Johnson City, 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 Johnson City, 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 7597 10.14
High School Graduate or Equivalent 23942 31.96
Some College or Associates Degree 21964 29.32
Bachelors or Higher 21419 28.59