Springfield, IL Metro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)
Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Springfield, IL Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 145,657. Among this population, 10.27K of them (7.05%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 40.80K of them (28.01%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Springfield, IL Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the Springfield, IL Metro Area male and female population below.
You can see similar information for other metro statistical areas (MSAs) and for the United States.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 10269 | 7.05 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 40803 | 28.01 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 45923 | 31.53 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 48662 | 33.41 |
Male Population
The Springfield, IL Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 68,648. Among this population, 5.40K of them (7.86%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 19.73K of them (28.74%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Springfield, IL Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 5396 | 7.86 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 19728 | 28.74 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 21068 | 30.69 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 22456 | 32.71 |
Female Population
The Springfield, IL Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 77,009. Among this population, 4.87K of them (6.33%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 21.08K of them (27.37%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Springfield, IL Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 4873 | 6.33 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 21075 | 27.37 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 24855 | 32.28 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 26206 | 34.03 |
