Stockton, 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 Stockton, CA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 488,393. Among this population, 96.22K of them (19.70%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 140.47K of them (28.76%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Stockton, 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 Stockton, CA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 96216 19.70
High School Graduate or Equivalent 140468 28.76
Some College or Associates Degree 156626 32.07
Bachelors or Higher 95083 19.47

Male Population

The Stockton, CA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 240,876. Among this population, 50.57K of them (20.99%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 73.57K of them (30.54%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Stockton, 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 Stockton, 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 50570 20.99
High School Graduate or Equivalent 73565 30.54
Some College or Associates Degree 73834 30.65
Bachelors or Higher 42907 17.81

Female Population

The Stockton, CA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 247,517. Among this population, 45.65K of them (18.44%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 66.90K of them (27.03%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Stockton, 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 Stockton, 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 45646 18.44
High School Graduate or Equivalent 66903 27.03
Some College or Associates Degree 82792 33.45
Bachelors or Higher 52176 21.08