Lafayette, LA Metro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)
Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Lafayette, LA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 320,498. Among this population, 44.72K of them (13.95%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 117.06K of them (36.52%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Lafayette, LA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the Lafayette, LA Metro Area male and female population below.
You can see similar information for other metro statistical areas (MSAs) and for the United States.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 44716 | 13.95 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 117060 | 36.52 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 79852 | 24.92 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 78870 | 24.61 |
Male Population
The Lafayette, LA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 154,048. Among this population, 24.08K of them (15.63%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 58.36K of them (37.88%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Lafayette, LA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 24082 | 15.63 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 58360 | 37.88 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 36877 | 23.94 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 34729 | 22.54 |
Female Population
The Lafayette, LA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 166,450. Among this population, 20.63K of them (12.40%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 58.70K of them (35.27%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Lafayette, LA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 20634 | 12.40 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 58700 | 35.27 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 42975 | 25.82 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 44141 | 26.52 |
