Washington, NC Micro 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 Washington, NC Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 32,694. Among this population, 4.03K of them (12.31%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 10.45K of them (31.97%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Washington, NC Micro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Washington, NC Micro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Washington, NC Micro 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 Washington, NC Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 4026 12.31
High School Graduate or Equivalent 10453 31.97
Some College or Associates Degree 11555 35.34
Bachelors or Higher 6660 20.37

Male Population

The Washington, NC Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 15,197. Among this population, 2.14K of them (14.10%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.12K of them (33.70%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Washington, NC Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Washington, NC Micro 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 Washington, NC Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2142 14.10
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5122 33.70
Some College or Associates Degree 4961 32.65
Bachelors or Higher 2972 19.56

Female Population

The Washington, NC Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 17,497. Among this population, 1.88K of them (10.77%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.33K of them (30.47%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Washington, NC Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Washington, NC Micro 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 Washington, NC Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1884 10.77
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5331 30.47
Some College or Associates Degree 6594 37.69
Bachelors or Higher 3688 21.08