Salem, OR 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 Salem, OR Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 284,307. Among this population, 37.42K of them (13.16%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 71.46K of them (25.14%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Salem, OR 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 Salem, OR Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 37423 13.16
High School Graduate or Equivalent 71460 25.14
Some College or Associates Degree 102232 35.96
Bachelors or Higher 73192 25.74

Male Population

The Salem, OR Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 139,944. Among this population, 21.71K of them (15.52%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 36.60K of them (26.16%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Salem, OR 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 Salem, OR Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 21714 15.52
High School Graduate or Equivalent 36605 26.16
Some College or Associates Degree 46871 33.49
Bachelors or Higher 34754 24.83

Female Population

The Salem, OR Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 144,363. Among this population, 15.71K of them (10.88%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 34.85K of them (24.14%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Salem, OR 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 Salem, OR Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 15709 10.88
High School Graduate or Equivalent 34855 24.14
Some College or Associates Degree 55361 38.35
Bachelors or Higher 38438 26.63