Columbus, MS Micro Area White Alone Population 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 Columbus, MS Micro Area White Alone population aged 25 years and above was 21,481 (which was 54.91% of the Columbus, MS Micro Area population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 1.77K of them (8.25%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 6.11K of them (28.43%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Columbus, MS Micro Area White Alone population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the male and female population below.

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Percentage of Columbus, MS Micro Area White Alone 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 Columbus, MS Micro Area White Alone Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1773 8.25
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6108 28.43
Some College or Associates Degree 6369 29.65
Bachelors or Higher 7231 33.66

Education Attainment of White Alone - Male Population

In 2021, the Columbus, MS Micro Area White Alone male population aged 25 years and above was 10,492 (which was 57.76% of the Columbus, MS Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 985 of them (9.39%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 3.17K of them (30.23%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Columbus, MS Micro Area White Alone male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Columbus, MS Micro Area White Alone 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 Columbus, MS Micro Area White Alone Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 985 9.39
High School Graduate or Equivalent 3172 30.23
Some College or Associates Degree 3228 30.77
Bachelors or Higher 3107 29.61

Education Attainment of White Alone - Female Population

In 2021, the Columbus, MS Micro Area White Alone female population aged 25 years and above was 10,989 (which was 52.44% of the Columbus, MS Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 788 of them (7.17%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 2.94K of them (26.72%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Columbus, MS Micro Area White Alone 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 Columbus, MS Micro Area White Alone Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 788 7.17
High School Graduate or Equivalent 2936 26.72
Some College or Associates Degree 3141 28.58
Bachelors or Higher 4124 37.53