Fewest graduate degrees, US counties · 2010
US counties with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a graduate or professional degree (2010 ACS). Crockett County, Texas leads at 0.0%. 3,131 counties qualify in total. Georgia carries 5 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 3,131 is 5.3%.
Flip the list · Most graduate degrees, US counties →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the lowest graduate degree?
Crockett County, Texas ranks #1 with 0.0% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by graduate degree?
Crockett County, Texas, Aleutians East, Alaska, Quitman County, Georgia, Tyrrell County, North Carolina, Logan County, North Dakota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,131 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is graduate degree measured?
Share of adults 25+ with a graduate or professional degree. Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.