Reno, NV 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 Reno, NV Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 337,075. Among this population, 38.44K of them (11.41%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 80.10K of them (23.76%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

You can find the educational attainment information about the Reno, NV Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Reno, NV 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 Reno, NV Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 38442 11.41
High School Graduate or Equivalent 80102 23.76
Some College or Associates Degree 109638 32.53
Bachelors or Higher 108893 32.31

Male Population

The Reno, NV Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 169,785. Among this population, 20.45K of them (12.04%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 41.75K of them (24.59%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Reno, NV 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 Reno, NV Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 20446 12.04
High School Graduate or Equivalent 41751 24.59
Some College or Associates Degree 53339 31.42
Bachelors or Higher 54249 31.95

Female Population

The Reno, NV Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 167,290. Among this population, 18.00K of them (10.76%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 38.35K of them (22.93%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Reno, NV 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 Reno, NV Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 17996 10.76
High School Graduate or Equivalent 38351 22.93
Some College or Associates Degree 56299 33.65
Bachelors or Higher 54644 32.66