Merced, CA 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 Merced, CA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 165,461. Among this population, 49.05K of them (29.65%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 43.88K of them (26.52%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Merced, CA 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 Merced, CA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 49054 29.65
High School Graduate or Equivalent 43880 26.52
Some College or Associates Degree 49268 29.78
Bachelors or Higher 23259 14.06

Male Population

The Merced, CA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 83,035. Among this population, 26.05K of them (31.37%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 23.35K of them (28.12%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Merced, CA 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 Merced, CA Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 26047 31.37
High School Graduate or Equivalent 23347 28.12
Some College or Associates Degree 23177 27.91
Bachelors or Higher 10464 12.60

Female Population

The Merced, CA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 82,426. Among this population, 23.01K of them (27.91%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 20.53K of them (24.91%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Merced, CA 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 Merced, CA Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 23007 27.91
High School Graduate or Equivalent 20533 24.91
Some College or Associates Degree 26091 31.65
Bachelors or Higher 12795 15.52