Picayune, MS 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 Picayune, MS Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 38,352. Among this population, 5.43K of them (14.15%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 13.53K of them (35.29%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Picayune, MS 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 Picayune, MS Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5427 14.15
High School Graduate or Equivalent 13534 35.29
Some College or Associates Degree 13836 36.08
Bachelors or Higher 5555 14.48

Male Population

The Picayune, MS Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 18,589. Among this population, 2.99K of them (16.09%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 7.00K of them (37.63%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Picayune, MS 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 Picayune, MS Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2991 16.09
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6995 37.63
Some College or Associates Degree 6062 32.61
Bachelors or Higher 2541 13.67

Female Population

The Picayune, MS Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 19,763. Among this population, 2.44K of them (12.33%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 6.54K of them (33.09%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Picayune, MS 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 Picayune, MS Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2436 12.33
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6539 33.09
Some College or Associates Degree 7774 39.34
Bachelors or Higher 3014 15.25