Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)
Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 935,725. Among this population, 69.65K of them (7.44%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 161.87K of them (17.30%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro Area male and female population below.
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| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 69653 | 7.44 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 161868 | 17.30 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 249787 | 26.69 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 454417 | 48.56 |
Male Population
The Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 450,160. Among this population, 37.49K of them (8.33%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 82.34K of them (18.29%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 37486 | 8.33 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 82340 | 18.29 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 115140 | 25.58 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 215194 | 47.80 |
Female Population
The Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 485,565. Among this population, 32.17K of them (6.63%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 79.53K of them (16.38%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 32167 | 6.63 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 79528 | 16.38 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 134647 | 27.73 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 239223 | 49.27 |
