Waco, TX 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 Waco, TX Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 169,435. Among this population, 23.87K of them (14.09%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 46.40K of them (27.38%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Waco, TX 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 Waco, TX Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 23872 14.09
High School Graduate or Equivalent 46395 27.38
Some College or Associates Degree 56270 33.21
Bachelors or Higher 42898 25.32

Male Population

The Waco, TX Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 80,518. Among this population, 11.89K of them (14.76%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 23.42K of them (29.09%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Waco, TX 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 Waco, TX Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 11888 14.76
High School Graduate or Equivalent 23424 29.09
Some College or Associates Degree 25288 31.41
Bachelors or Higher 19918 24.74

Female Population

The Waco, TX Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 88,917. Among this population, 11.98K of them (13.48%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 22.97K of them (25.83%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Waco, TX 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 Waco, TX Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 11984 13.48
High School Graduate or Equivalent 22971 25.83
Some College or Associates Degree 30982 34.84
Bachelors or Higher 22980 25.84