Fewest graduate degrees, US cities · 1990
US cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a graduate or professional degree (2023 ACS). Port LaBelle, Florida leads at 0.0%. 6,058 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Most graduate degrees, US cities →UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest graduate degree?
Port LaBelle, Florida ranks #1 with 0.0% (1990 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by graduate degree?
Port LaBelle, Florida, Progreso, Texas, Chackbay, Louisiana, August, California, Muscoy, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,058 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 1990 ACS 5-year data.
How is graduate degree measured?
Share of adults 25+ with a graduate or professional degree. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (1990).