Madison, WI 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 Madison, WI Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 452,633. Among this population, 19.52K of them (4.31%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 93.38K of them (20.63%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Madison, WI 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 Madison, WI Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 19523 4.31
High School Graduate or Equivalent 93376 20.63
Some College or Associates Degree 123855 27.36
Bachelors or Higher 215879 47.69

Male Population

The Madison, WI Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 224,909. Among this population, 11.02K of them (4.90%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 49.05K of them (21.81%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Madison, WI 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 Madison, WI Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 11015 4.90
High School Graduate or Equivalent 49051 21.81
Some College or Associates Degree 60626 26.96
Bachelors or Higher 104217 46.34

Female Population

The Madison, WI Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 227,724. Among this population, 8.51K of them (3.74%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 44.33K of them (19.46%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Madison, WI 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 Madison, WI Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 8508 3.74
High School Graduate or Equivalent 44325 19.46
Some College or Associates Degree 63229 27.77
Bachelors or Higher 111662 49.03