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Census Bureau Data Show Large Gains in Educational Attainment in Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas
JAN. 29, 2026 — The percentage of adults age 25 and over with a bachelor’s degree or higher increased significantly in metropolitan statistical areas (metro areas), up from 34.2% during the 2015-2019 period to 37.8% during the 2020-2024 period, according to new American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
“Over the last five years, we’ve noticed a significant increase in the percentage of adults completing higher education,” said Erik Hernandez, a Census Bureau statistician. “Approximately 89% of metro areas experienced an increase in the percentage of population 25 years and over with a bachelor’s degree or higher when compared to the 2015-2019 period.”
Continue reading for more data on educational attainment, income, poverty, households and families, and more.Â
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New 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates are now available. Explore highlights in three new stories on America Counts.
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