Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 907,385. Among this population, 81.13K of them (8.94%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 223.12K of them (24.59%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Richmond, VA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the Richmond, VA 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 | 81128 | 8.94 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 223115 | 24.59 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 249893 | 27.54 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 353249 | 38.93 |
Male Population
The Richmond, VA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 431,185. Among this population, 43.55K of them (10.10%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 113.24K of them (26.26%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Richmond, VA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 43545 | 10.10 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 113239 | 26.26 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 111790 | 25.93 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 162611 | 37.71 |
Female Population
The Richmond, VA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 476,200. Among this population, 37.58K of them (7.89%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 109.88K of them (23.07%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Richmond, VA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 37583 | 7.89 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 109876 | 23.07 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 138103 | 29.00 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 190638 | 40.03 |
