Lynchburg, VA 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 Lynchburg, VA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 175,863. Among this population, 17.21K of them (9.78%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 54.30K of them (30.87%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Lynchburg, VA 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 Lynchburg, VA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 17207 9.78
High School Graduate or Equivalent 54296 30.87
Some College or Associates Degree 52834 30.04
Bachelors or Higher 51526 29.30

Male Population

The Lynchburg, VA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 84,174. Among this population, 8.84K of them (10.50%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 27.18K of them (32.29%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Lynchburg, VA 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 Lynchburg, VA Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 8841 10.50
High School Graduate or Equivalent 27182 32.29
Some College or Associates Degree 24600 29.23
Bachelors or Higher 23551 27.98

Female Population

The Lynchburg, VA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 91,689. Among this population, 8.37K of them (9.12%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 27.11K of them (29.57%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Lynchburg, VA 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 Lynchburg, VA Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 8366 9.12
High School Graduate or Equivalent 27114 29.57
Some College or Associates Degree 28234 30.79
Bachelors or Higher 27975 30.51