West Virginia 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 1,277,914 West Virginia population aged 25 years and above, 152.58K of them (11.94%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 512.23K of them (40.08%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the West Virginia population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the West Virginia male and female population below.
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| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 152581 | 11.94 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 512232 | 40.08 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 334820 | 26.20 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 278281 | 21.78 |
Male Population
Among the 626,370 West Virginia male population aged 25 years and above, 81.79K of them (13.06%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 266.65K of them (42.57%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the West Virginia male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 81785 | 13.06 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 266651 | 42.57 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 151202 | 24.14 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 126732 | 20.23 |
Female Population
Among the 651,544 West Virginia female population aged 25 years and above, 70.80K of them (10.87%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 245.58K of them (37.69%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the West Virginia female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 70796 | 10.87 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 245581 | 37.69 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 183618 | 28.18 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 151549 | 23.26 |
