Rochester, MN 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 Rochester, MN Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 152,481. Among this population, 8.13K of them (5.33%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 35.44K of them (23.24%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Rochester, MN 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 Rochester, MN Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 8127 5.33
High School Graduate or Equivalent 35437 23.24
Some College or Associates Degree 46354 30.40
Bachelors or Higher 62563 41.03

Male Population

The Rochester, MN Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 74,543. Among this population, 4.14K of them (5.56%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 19.35K of them (25.95%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Rochester, MN 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 Rochester, MN Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 4142 5.56
High School Graduate or Equivalent 19347 25.95
Some College or Associates Degree 21297 28.57
Bachelors or Higher 29757 39.92

Female Population

The Rochester, MN Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 77,938. Among this population, 3.99K of them (5.11%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 16.09K of them (20.65%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Rochester, MN 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 Rochester, MN Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 3985 5.11
High School Graduate or Equivalent 16090 20.65
Some College or Associates Degree 25057 32.15
Bachelors or Higher 32806 42.09