Wichita, 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 Wichita, KS Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 420,770. Among this population, 41.07K of them (9.76%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 111.46K of them (26.49%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Wichita, 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 Wichita, KS Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 41070 9.76
High School Graduate or Equivalent 111464 26.49
Some College or Associates Degree 137234 32.62
Bachelors or Higher 131002 31.13

Male Population

The Wichita, KS Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 205,929. Among this population, 21.90K of them (10.63%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 57.08K of them (27.72%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Wichita, 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 Wichita, 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 21898 10.63
High School Graduate or Equivalent 57077 27.72
Some College or Associates Degree 64889 31.51
Bachelors or Higher 62065 30.14

Female Population

The Wichita, KS Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 214,841. Among this population, 19.17K of them (8.92%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 54.39K of them (25.32%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Wichita, 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 Wichita, 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 19172 8.92
High School Graduate or Equivalent 54387 25.32
Some College or Associates Degree 72345 33.67
Bachelors or Higher 68937 32.09