Ottumwa, IA 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 Ottumwa, IA Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 24,022. Among this population, 2.89K of them (12.01%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 8.79K of them (36.58%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Ottumwa, IA 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 Ottumwa, IA Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2885 12.01
High School Graduate or Equivalent 8786 36.58
Some College or Associates Degree 7765 32.33
Bachelors or Higher 4586 19.09

Male Population

The Ottumwa, IA Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 11,879. Among this population, 1.64K of them (13.84%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 4.66K of them (39.20%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Ottumwa, IA 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 Ottumwa, IA Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1644 13.84
High School Graduate or Equivalent 4656 39.20
Some College or Associates Degree 3877 32.64
Bachelors or Higher 1702 14.33

Female Population

The Ottumwa, IA Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 12,143. Among this population, 1.24K of them (10.22%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 4.13K of them (34.01%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Ottumwa, IA 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 Ottumwa, IA Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1241 10.22
High School Graduate or Equivalent 4130 34.01
Some College or Associates Degree 3888 32.02
Bachelors or Higher 2884 23.75