Least educated, US cities · 2020
US cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2023 ACS). Binghamton University, New York leads at 0.0%. 6,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 15 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?
Binghamton University, New York ranks #1 with 0.0% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by bachelor's degree or higher?
Binghamton University, New York, Mecca, California, University, Mississippi, Huron, California, August, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,811 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 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 (2020).