Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, LA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 144,782. Among this population, 17.21K of them (11.89%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 49.85K of them (34.43%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Lake Charles, LA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the Lake Charles, 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 | 17207 | 11.89 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 49847 | 34.43 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 43538 | 30.07 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 34190 | 23.62 |
Male Population
The Lake Charles, LA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 69,661. Among this population, 8.49K of them (12.19%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 25.51K of them (36.63%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Lake Charles, LA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 8492 | 12.19 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 25514 | 36.63 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 20881 | 29.98 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 14774 | 21.21 |
Female Population
The Lake Charles, LA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 75,121. Among this population, 8.72K of them (11.60%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 24.33K of them (32.39%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Lake Charles, LA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 8715 | 11.60 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 24333 | 32.39 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 22657 | 30.16 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 19416 | 25.85 |
