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RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Least educated, North Dakota cities · 1990

North Dakota cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2023 ACS). This list covers the 14 cities in North Dakota that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPBACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHERVS 2000
01Horace, NDND7,0015.2%−70%
02West Fargo, NDND41,17514.9%−32%
03Mandan, NDND25,06115.8%−17%
04Devils Lake, NDND7,33316.4%+0%
05Wahpeton, NDND8,14116.5%−16%
06Dickinson, NDND25,87016.8%−30%
07Watford City, NDND6,37817.3%+1%
08Williston, NDND29,52217.4%−7%
09Valley City, NDND6,43018.9%−20%
10Jamestown, NDND15,68819.2%−14%
11Minot, NDND47,30821.1%−13%
12Bismarck, NDND77,96326.4%−10%
13Grand Forks, NDND60,36529.3%−3%
14Fargo, NDND136,27530.2%−12%
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES