Texas Black or African American Alone Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 22, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Texas Black or African American Alone population aged 25 years and above was 2,230,914 (which was 11.98% of the Texas population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 205.91K of them (9.23%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 629.51K of them (28.22%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Texas Black or African American 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 Texas Black or African American 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 Texas Black or African American Alone Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 205914 9.23
High School Graduate or Equivalent 629513 28.22
Some College or Associates Degree 796003 35.68
Bachelors or Higher 599484 26.87

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Male Population

In 2021, the Texas Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above was 1,053,241 (which was 11.50% of the Texas male population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 107.04K of them (10.16%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 336.21K of them (31.92%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Texas Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Texas Black or African American 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 Texas Black or African American Alone Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 107040 10.16
High School Graduate or Equivalent 336205 31.92
Some College or Associates Degree 357206 33.92
Bachelors or Higher 252790 24.00

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Female Population

In 2021, the Texas Black or African American Alone female population aged 25 years and above was 1,177,673 (which was 12.45% of the Texas female population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 98.87K of them (8.40%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 293.31K of them (24.91%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Texas female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Texas Black or African American 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 Texas Black or African American Alone Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 98874 8.40
High School Graduate or Equivalent 293308 24.91
Some College or Associates Degree 438797 37.26
Bachelors or Higher 346694 29.44