Paducah, KY-IL 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 Paducah, KY-IL Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 69,654. Among this population, 6.37K of them (9.15%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 23.71K of them (34.03%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Paducah, KY-IL Micro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Paducah, KY-IL Micro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Paducah, KY-IL 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 Paducah, KY-IL Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 6372 9.15
High School Graduate or Equivalent 23707 34.03
Some College or Associates Degree 23751 34.10
Bachelors or Higher 15824 22.72

Male Population

The Paducah, KY-IL Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 32,939. Among this population, 3.13K of them (9.51%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 12.64K of them (38.37%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Paducah, KY-IL Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Paducah, KY-IL 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 Paducah, KY-IL Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 3131 9.51
High School Graduate or Equivalent 12638 38.37
Some College or Associates Degree 10351 31.43
Bachelors or Higher 6819 20.70

Female Population

The Paducah, KY-IL Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 36,715. Among this population, 3.24K of them (8.83%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 11.07K of them (30.15%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Paducah, KY-IL Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Paducah, KY-IL 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 Paducah, KY-IL Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 3241 8.83
High School Graduate or Equivalent 11069 30.15
Some College or Associates Degree 13400 36.50
Bachelors or Higher 9005 24.53