Kentucky 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, among the 3,053,564 Kentucky population aged 25 years and above, 376.96K of them (12.35%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 1.00M of them (32.77%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Kentucky population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the Kentucky male and female population below.
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| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 376963 | 12.35 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 1000507 | 32.77 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 891024 | 29.18 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 785070 | 25.71 |
Male Population
Among the 1,483,976 Kentucky male population aged 25 years and above, 202.21K of them (13.63%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 519.37K of them (35.00%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Kentucky male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 202214 | 13.63 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 519372 | 35.00 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 401205 | 27.04 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 361185 | 24.34 |
Female Population
Among the 1,569,588 Kentucky female population aged 25 years and above, 174.75K of them (11.13%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 481.14K of them (30.65%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Kentucky female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 174749 | 11.13 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 481135 | 30.65 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 489819 | 31.21 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 423885 | 27.01 |
