Lawrence, KS 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 Lawrence, KS Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 69,820. Among this population, 2.61K of them (3.74%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 13.05K of them (18.68%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Lawrence, KS 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 Lawrence, KS Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2613 3.74
High School Graduate or Equivalent 13046 18.68
Some College or Associates Degree 17617 25.23
Bachelors or Higher 36544 52.34

Male Population

The Lawrence, KS Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 34,630. Among this population, 1.28K of them (3.69%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 7.19K of them (20.76%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Lawrence, KS 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 Lawrence, KS Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1276 3.69
High School Graduate or Equivalent 7190 20.76
Some College or Associates Degree 9178 26.50
Bachelors or Higher 16986 49.05

Female Population

The Lawrence, KS Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 35,190. Among this population, 1.34K of them (3.80%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.86K of them (16.64%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Lawrence, KS 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 Lawrence, KS Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1337 3.80
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5856 16.64
Some College or Associates Degree 8439 23.98
Bachelors or Higher 19558 55.58