Yakima, WA 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 Yakima, WA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 154,958. Among this population, 40.66K of them (26.24%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 42.11K of them (27.18%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Yakima, WA 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 Yakima, WA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 40661 26.24
High School Graduate or Equivalent 42114 27.18
Some College or Associates Degree 44528 28.74
Bachelors or Higher 27655 17.85

Male Population

The Yakima, WA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 76,672. Among this population, 22.20K of them (28.95%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 22.00K of them (28.69%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Yakima, WA 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 Yakima, WA Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 22196 28.95
High School Graduate or Equivalent 21995 28.69
Some College or Associates Degree 19779 25.80
Bachelors or Higher 12702 16.57

Female Population

The Yakima, WA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 78,286. Among this population, 18.47K of them (23.59%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 20.12K of them (25.70%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Yakima, WA 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 Yakima, WA Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 18465 23.59
High School Graduate or Equivalent 20119 25.70
Some College or Associates Degree 24749 31.61
Bachelors or Higher 14953 19.10