Laurel, MS Micro 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 Laurel, MS Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 55,553. Among this population, 7.65K of them (13.77%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 18.91K of them (34.04%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Laurel, MS Micro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Laurel, MS Micro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Laurel, MS Micro 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 Laurel, MS Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 7651 13.77
High School Graduate or Equivalent 18912 34.04
Some College or Associates Degree 18237 32.83
Bachelors or Higher 10753 19.36

Male Population

The Laurel, MS Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 26,366. Among this population, 4.14K of them (15.71%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 9.38K of them (35.58%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Laurel, MS Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Laurel, MS Micro 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 Laurel, MS Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 4141 15.71
High School Graduate or Equivalent 9382 35.58
Some College or Associates Degree 8308 31.51
Bachelors or Higher 4535 17.20

Female Population

The Laurel, MS Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 29,187. Among this population, 3.51K of them (12.03%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 9.53K of them (32.65%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Laurel, MS Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Laurel, MS Micro 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 Laurel, MS Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 3510 12.03
High School Graduate or Equivalent 9530 32.65
Some College or Associates Degree 9929 34.02
Bachelors or Higher 6218 21.30