RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,299
Fewest graduate degrees, US cities · 2000
US cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a graduate or professional degree (2023 ACS).
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES