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Fewest graduate degrees, Alaska cities

Alaska cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a graduate or professional degree (2024 ACS). This list covers the 24 cities in Alaska that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPGRADUATE DEGREEVS 2000

01Kodiak, AKAK5,2814.0%−1.5 pts

02South Lakes, AKAK6,1805.0%–

03Meadow Lakes, AKAK8,6896.0%+1.2 pts

04Palmer, AKAK6,7107.8%+1.4 pts

05Badger, AKAK18,6777.9%–

06Fairbanks, AKAK31,4688.1%+1.4 pts

07Knik-Fairview, AKAK19,9728.2%+3.3 pts

08Wasilla, AKAK10,5568.5%+3.0 pts

09Kenai, AKAK7,9248.5%+3.6 pts

10Ketchikan, AKAK7,9399.0%+2.2 pts

11Bethel, AKAK6,6269.1%−0.6 pts

12Sterling, AKAK6,3239.5%+4.2 pts

13Tanaina, AKAK9,6469.9%+5.6 pts

14Fishhook, AKAK5,81910.0%+2.9 pts

15North Lakes, AKAK10,22310.7%–

16Kalifornsky, AKAK8,66311.0%+2.7 pts

17Steele Creek, AKAK5,92811.1%–

18Gateway, AKAK6,84512.7%+3.0 pts

19Sitka city and, AKAK8,31913.1%+4.7 pts

20Anchorage, AKAK287,15514.9%+4.7 pts

21Homer, AKAK6,33115.1%+4.4 pts

22Juneau city and, AKAK31,60915.6%+2.6 pts

23College, AKAK11,92422.6%+3.8 pts

24Chena Ridge, AKAK5,88123.9%–

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES