RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,642
Least educated, US cities · 2010
US cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2010 ACS). Huron, California leads at 0.0%. 6,642 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 14 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPBACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHERVS 2000
USUnited States308,745,53827.9%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest bachelor's degree or higher?
Huron, California ranks #1 with 0.0% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by bachelor's degree or higher?
Huron, California, Mendota, California, Mecca, California, Fellsmere, Florida, August, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,642 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is bachelor's degree or higher measured?
Share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.