Rapid City, SD Metro 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 Rapid City, SD Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 94,331. Among this population, 5.03K of them (5.33%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 27.02K of them (28.64%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Rapid City, SD Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Rapid City, SD Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Rapid City, SD Metro 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 Rapid City, SD Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5031 5.33
High School Graduate or Equivalent 27016 28.64
Some College or Associates Degree 31979 33.90
Bachelors or Higher 30305 32.13

Male Population

The Rapid City, SD Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 47,138. Among this population, 2.65K of them (5.62%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 14.24K of them (30.21%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Rapid City, SD Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Rapid City, SD Metro 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 Rapid City, SD Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2651 5.62
High School Graduate or Equivalent 14240 30.21
Some College or Associates Degree 15640 33.18
Bachelors or Higher 14607 30.99

Female Population

The Rapid City, SD Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 47,193. Among this population, 2.38K of them (5.04%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 12.78K of them (27.07%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Rapid City, SD Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Rapid City, SD Metro 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 Rapid City, SD Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2380 5.04
High School Graduate or Equivalent 12776 27.07
Some College or Associates Degree 16339 34.62
Bachelors or Higher 15698 33.26