Winston-Salem, NC 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 Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 463,630. Among this population, 55.53K of them (11.98%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 135.06K of them (29.13%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Winston-Salem, NC 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 Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 55527 11.98
High School Graduate or Equivalent 135060 29.13
Some College or Associates Degree 145877 31.46
Bachelors or Higher 127166 27.43

Male Population

The Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 219,417. Among this population, 31.15K of them (14.20%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 67.15K of them (30.60%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Winston-Salem, NC 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 Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 31149 14.20
High School Graduate or Equivalent 67145 30.60
Some College or Associates Degree 64160 29.24
Bachelors or Higher 56963 25.96

Female Population

The Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 244,213. Among this population, 24.38K of them (9.98%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 67.92K of them (27.81%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Winston-Salem, NC 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 Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 24378 9.98
High School Graduate or Equivalent 67915 27.81
Some College or Associates Degree 81717 33.46
Bachelors or Higher 70203 28.75