Wilmington, NC Metro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)
Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Wilmington, NC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 197,650. Among this population, 14.15K of them (7.16%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 41.05K of them (20.77%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Wilmington, NC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the Wilmington, NC Metro Area male and female population below.
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| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 14148 | 7.16 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 41050 | 20.77 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 63658 | 32.21 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 78794 | 39.87 |
Male Population
The Wilmington, NC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 94,302. Among this population, 7.40K of them (7.85%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 21.11K of them (22.39%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Wilmington, NC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 7400 | 7.85 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 21113 | 22.39 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 30026 | 31.84 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 35763 | 37.92 |
Female Population
The Wilmington, NC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 103,348. Among this population, 6.75K of them (6.53%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 19.94K of them (19.29%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Wilmington, NC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 6748 | 6.53 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 19937 | 19.29 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 33632 | 32.54 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 43031 | 41.64 |
