Least educated, US cities · 2000
US cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2023 ACS). Huron, California leads at 0.0%. 6,299 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 13 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Most educated, US cities →UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest bachelor's degree or higher?
Huron, California ranks #1 with 0.0% (2000 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by bachelor's degree or higher?
Huron, California, Mendota, California, Wimauma, Florida, Maricopa, Arizona, Homestead Meadows South, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,299 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2000 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 (2000).