Roanoke, VA 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 Roanoke, VA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 224,899. Among this population, 20.16K of them (8.96%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 71.11K of them (31.62%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Roanoke, VA 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 Roanoke, VA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 20157 8.96
High School Graduate or Equivalent 71109 31.62
Some College or Associates Degree 66813 29.71
Bachelors or Higher 66820 29.71

Male Population

The Roanoke, VA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 106,979. Among this population, 10.53K of them (9.84%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 36.30K of them (33.93%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Roanoke, VA 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 Roanoke, VA Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 10525 9.84
High School Graduate or Equivalent 36295 33.93
Some College or Associates Degree 29844 27.90
Bachelors or Higher 30315 28.34

Female Population

The Roanoke, VA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 117,920. Among this population, 9.63K of them (8.17%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 34.81K of them (29.52%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Roanoke, VA 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 Roanoke, VA Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 9632 8.17
High School Graduate or Equivalent 34814 29.52
Some College or Associates Degree 36969 31.35
Bachelors or Higher 36505 30.96