Modesto, 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 Modesto, CA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 348,982. Among this population, 69.96K of them (20.05%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 104.58K of them (29.97%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Modesto, 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 Modesto, CA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 69960 20.05
High School Graduate or Equivalent 104577 29.97
Some College or Associates Degree 111856 32.05
Bachelors or Higher 62589 17.93

Male Population

The Modesto, CA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 171,199. Among this population, 36.35K of them (21.23%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 53.03K of them (30.97%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Modesto, 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 Modesto, 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 36348 21.23
High School Graduate or Equivalent 53028 30.97
Some College or Associates Degree 52835 30.86
Bachelors or Higher 28988 16.93

Female Population

The Modesto, CA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 177,783. Among this population, 33.61K of them (18.91%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 51.55K of them (29.00%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Modesto, 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 Modesto, 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 33612 18.91
High School Graduate or Equivalent 51549 29.00
Some College or Associates Degree 59021 33.20
Bachelors or Higher 33601 18.90