Ruston, LA Micro 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 Ruston, LA Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 26,493. Among this population, 2.95K of them (11.13%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 7.22K of them (27.24%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Ruston, LA Micro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Ruston, LA Micro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Ruston, LA Micro 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 Ruston, LA Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2948 11.13
High School Graduate or Equivalent 7217 27.24
Some College or Associates Degree 6364 24.02
Bachelors or Higher 9964 37.61

Male Population

The Ruston, LA Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 12,522. Among this population, 1.48K of them (11.81%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 3.76K of them (30.04%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Ruston, LA Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Ruston, LA Micro 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 Ruston, LA Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1479 11.81
High School Graduate or Equivalent 3762 30.04
Some College or Associates Degree 2744 21.91
Bachelors or Higher 4537 36.23

Female Population

The Ruston, LA Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 13,971. Among this population, 1.47K of them (10.52%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 3.46K of them (24.73%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Ruston, LA Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Ruston, LA Micro 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 Ruston, LA Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1469 10.52
High School Graduate or Equivalent 3455 24.73
Some College or Associates Degree 3620 25.91
Bachelors or Higher 5427 38.85