West Plains, MO 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 West Plains, MO Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 27,156. Among this population, 3.84K of them (14.15%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 10.65K of them (39.23%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

You can find the educational attainment information about the West Plains, MO Micro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of West Plains, MO 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 West Plains, MO Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 3843 14.15
High School Graduate or Equivalent 10653 39.23
Some College or Associates Degree 7717 28.42
Bachelors or Higher 4943 18.20

Male Population

The West Plains, MO Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 12,846. Among this population, 1.99K of them (15.45%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.35K of them (41.66%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of West Plains, MO 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 West Plains, MO Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1985 15.45
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5352 41.66
Some College or Associates Degree 3358 26.14
Bachelors or Higher 2151 16.75

Female Population

The West Plains, MO Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 14,310. Among this population, 1.86K of them (12.98%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.30K of them (37.04%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of West Plains, MO 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 West Plains, MO Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1858 12.98
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5301 37.04
Some College or Associates Degree 4359 30.46
Bachelors or Higher 2792 19.51