Opelousas, LA Micro 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 Opelousas, LA Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 53,940. Among this population, 11.75K of them (21.77%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 20.96K of them (38.85%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Opelousas, LA Micro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Opelousas, LA Micro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Opelousas, LA Micro 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 Opelousas, LA Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 11745 21.77
High School Graduate or Equivalent 20958 38.85
Some College or Associates Degree 13306 24.67
Bachelors or Higher 7931 14.70

Male Population

The Opelousas, LA Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 25,394. Among this population, 6.41K of them (25.25%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 10.31K of them (40.61%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Opelousas, LA Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Opelousas, LA Micro 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 Opelousas, LA Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 6413 25.25
High School Graduate or Equivalent 10312 40.61
Some College or Associates Degree 5426 21.37
Bachelors or Higher 3243 12.77

Female Population

The Opelousas, LA Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 28,546. Among this population, 5.33K of them (18.68%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 10.65K of them (37.29%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Opelousas, LA Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Opelousas, LA Micro 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 Opelousas, LA Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5332 18.68
High School Graduate or Equivalent 10646 37.29
Some College or Associates Degree 7880 27.61
Bachelors or Higher 4688 16.42