Topeka, KS 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 Topeka, KS Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 159,257. Among this population, 10.53K of them (6.61%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 51.64K of them (32.42%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Topeka, KS 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 Topeka, KS Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 10525 6.61
High School Graduate or Equivalent 51639 32.42
Some College or Associates Degree 49240 30.92
Bachelors or Higher 47853 30.05

Male Population

The Topeka, KS Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 76,579. Among this population, 5.30K of them (6.93%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 26.56K of them (34.68%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Topeka, KS 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 Topeka, KS Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5303 6.93
High School Graduate or Equivalent 26559 34.68
Some College or Associates Degree 23634 30.86
Bachelors or Higher 21083 27.53

Female Population

The Topeka, KS Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 82,678. Among this population, 5.22K of them (6.32%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 25.08K of them (30.34%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Topeka, KS 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 Topeka, KS Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5222 6.32
High School Graduate or Equivalent 25080 30.34
Some College or Associates Degree 25606 30.97
Bachelors or Higher 26770 32.38