Least educated, US cities
US cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2024 ACS). Binghamton University, New York leads at 0.0%. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 17 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Most educated, US cities →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest bachelor's degree or higher?
Binghamton University, New York ranks #1 with 0.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by bachelor's degree or higher?
Binghamton University, New York, Huron, California, Avenal, California, Doolittle, Texas, East Porterville, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,826 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is bachelor's degree or higher measured?
Share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).