Reading, PA 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 Reading, PA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 290,856. Among this population, 36.22K of them (12.45%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 106.29K of them (36.54%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Reading, PA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the Reading, PA Metro Area male and female population below.
You can see similar information for other metro statistical areas (MSAs) and for the United States.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 36218 | 12.45 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 106288 | 36.54 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 73049 | 25.12 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 75301 | 25.89 |
Male Population
The Reading, PA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 141,982. Among this population, 18.54K of them (13.06%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 55.11K of them (38.82%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Reading, PA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 18544 | 13.06 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 55112 | 38.82 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 33875 | 23.86 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 34451 | 24.26 |
Female Population
The Reading, PA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 148,874. Among this population, 17.67K of them (11.87%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 51.18K of them (34.38%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Reading, PA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 17674 | 11.87 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 51176 | 34.38 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 39174 | 26.31 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 40850 | 27.44 |
