Rochester, NY 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, NY Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 758,318. Among this population, 68.02K of them (8.97%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 193.24K of them (25.48%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Rochester, NY 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, NY Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 68016 8.97
High School Graduate or Equivalent 193240 25.48
Some College or Associates Degree 220084 29.02
Bachelors or Higher 276978 36.53

Male Population

The Rochester, NY Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 364,536. Among this population, 34.50K of them (9.46%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 96.40K of them (26.44%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Rochester, NY 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, NY Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 34498 9.46
High School Graduate or Equivalent 96397 26.44
Some College or Associates Degree 103780 28.47
Bachelors or Higher 129861 35.62

Female Population

The Rochester, NY Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 393,782. Among this population, 33.52K of them (8.51%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 96.84K 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 Rochester, NY Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Rochester, NY 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, NY Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 33518 8.51
High School Graduate or Equivalent 96843 24.59
Some College or Associates Degree 116304 29.54
Bachelors or Higher 147117 37.36