Springfield, MO 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 Springfield, MO Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 311,091. Among this population, 25.19K of them (8.10%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 94.71K of them (30.45%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Springfield, MO 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 Springfield, MO Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 25189 8.10
High School Graduate or Equivalent 94714 30.45
Some College or Associates Degree 100025 32.15
Bachelors or Higher 91163 29.30

Male Population

The Springfield, MO Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 150,326. Among this population, 13.47K of them (8.96%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 48.87K of them (32.51%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Springfield, MO 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 Springfield, MO Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 13469 8.96
High School Graduate or Equivalent 48874 32.51
Some College or Associates Degree 46334 30.82
Bachelors or Higher 41649 27.71

Female Population

The Springfield, MO Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 160,765. Among this population, 11.72K of them (7.29%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 45.84K of them (28.51%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Springfield, MO 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 Springfield, MO Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 11720 7.29
High School Graduate or Equivalent 45840 28.51
Some College or Associates Degree 53691 33.40
Bachelors or Higher 49514 30.80