Watertown, SD 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 Watertown, SD Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 22,859. Among this population, 1.90K of them (8.33%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 8.88K of them (38.83%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Watertown, SD 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 Watertown, SD Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1904 8.33
High School Graduate or Equivalent 8875 38.83
Some College or Associates Degree 7417 32.45
Bachelors or Higher 4663 20.40

Male Population

The Watertown, SD Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 11,587. Among this population, 1.21K of them (10.43%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 4.80K of them (41.43%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Watertown, SD 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 Watertown, SD Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1208 10.43
High School Graduate or Equivalent 4801 41.43
Some College or Associates Degree 3325 28.70
Bachelors or Higher 2253 19.44

Female Population

The Watertown, SD Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 11,272. Among this population, 696 of them (6.18%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 4.07K of them (36.14%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Watertown, SD 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 Watertown, SD Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 696 6.18
High School Graduate or Equivalent 4074 36.14
Some College or Associates Degree 4092 36.30
Bachelors or Higher 2410 21.38