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Source:
U.S. Census Bureau
Additional Information:
In comparison, 24% of Americans 25 and over had a high school diploma in 1940. This includes high school diplomas and the equivalent.
Reference:
For more information, read the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau analysis,
"88% of Blacks Have a High School Diploma, 26% a Bachelor’s Degree."
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