Sioux Falls, SD 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 Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 178,962. Among this population, 11.30K of them (6.31%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 45.91K of them (25.65%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

You can find the educational attainment information about the Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Sioux Falls, SD 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 Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 11300 6.31
High School Graduate or Equivalent 45910 25.65
Some College or Associates Degree 59386 33.18
Bachelors or Higher 62366 34.85

Male Population

The Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 89,664. Among this population, 6.58K of them (7.34%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 24.31K of them (27.11%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Sioux Falls, SD 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 Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 6577 7.34
High School Graduate or Equivalent 24306 27.11
Some College or Associates Degree 28951 32.29
Bachelors or Higher 29830 33.27

Female Population

The Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 89,298. Among this population, 4.72K of them (5.29%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 21.60K of them (24.19%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Sioux Falls, SD 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 Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 4723 5.29
High School Graduate or Equivalent 21604 24.19
Some College or Associates Degree 30435 34.08
Bachelors or Higher 32536 36.44