Lancaster, PA 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 Lancaster, PA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 371,834. Among this population, 50.74K of them (13.65%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 127.88K of them (34.39%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Lancaster, PA 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 Lancaster, PA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 50736 13.65
High School Graduate or Equivalent 127880 34.39
Some College or Associates Degree 82668 22.23
Bachelors or Higher 110550 29.73

Male Population

The Lancaster, PA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 179,994. Among this population, 26.85K of them (14.91%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 62.56K of them (34.76%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Lancaster, PA 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 Lancaster, PA Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 26845 14.91
High School Graduate or Equivalent 62557 34.76
Some College or Associates Degree 38875 21.60
Bachelors or Higher 51717 28.73

Female Population

The Lancaster, PA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 191,840. Among this population, 23.89K of them (12.45%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 65.32K of them (34.05%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Lancaster, PA 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 Lancaster, PA Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 23891 12.45
High School Graduate or Equivalent 65323 34.05
Some College or Associates Degree 43793 22.83
Bachelors or Higher 58833 30.67