Salinas, CA 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 Salinas, CA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 280,524. Among this population, 75.77K of them (27.01%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 56.91K of them (20.29%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Salinas, CA 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 Salinas, CA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 75771 27.01
High School Graduate or Equivalent 56912 20.29
Some College or Associates Degree 73530 26.21
Bachelors or Higher 74311 26.49

Male Population

The Salinas, CA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 143,487. Among this population, 42.11K of them (29.35%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 30.09K of them (20.97%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Salinas, CA 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 Salinas, CA Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 42111 29.35
High School Graduate or Equivalent 30093 20.97
Some College or Associates Degree 36718 25.59
Bachelors or Higher 34565 24.09

Female Population

The Salinas, CA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 137,037. Among this population, 33.66K of them (24.56%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 26.82K of them (19.57%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Salinas, CA 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 Salinas, CA Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 33660 24.56
High School Graduate or Equivalent 26819 19.57
Some College or Associates Degree 36812 26.86
Bachelors or Higher 39746 29.00