Mayagüez, PR 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 Mayagüez, PR Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 68,520. Among this population, 18.69K of them (27.28%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 19.50K of them (28.45%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Mayagüez, PR 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 Mayagüez, PR Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 18693 27.28
High School Graduate or Equivalent 19496 28.45
Some College or Associates Degree 11940 17.43
Bachelors or Higher 18391 26.84

Male Population

The Mayagüez, PR Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 31,225. Among this population, 9.22K of them (29.54%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 9.51K of them (30.46%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Mayagüez, PR 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 Mayagüez, PR Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 9224 29.54
High School Graduate or Equivalent 9510 30.46
Some College or Associates Degree 4983 15.96
Bachelors or Higher 7508 24.05

Female Population

The Mayagüez, PR Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 37,295. Among this population, 9.47K of them (25.39%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 9.99K of them (26.78%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Mayagüez, PR 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 Mayagüez, PR Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 9469 25.39
High School Graduate or Equivalent 9986 26.78
Some College or Associates Degree 6957 18.65
Bachelors or Higher 10883 29.18