RANKING · 2024 ACS · 358 SHOWN OF 358
Least educated, New York cities
New York cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2024 ACS). This list covers the 358 cities in New York that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 358 is 42.7%. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Hilton, NY, up 52 places to #74.
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UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES