RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,125
Least educated, US counties · 2000
US counties with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2023 ACS). Aleutians East, Alaska leads at 4.9%. 3,125 counties qualify in total. Tennessee carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the lowest bachelor's degree or higher?
Aleutians East, Alaska ranks #1 with 4.9% (2000 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by bachelor's degree or higher?
Aleutians East, Alaska, Edmonson County, Kentucky, Buffalo County, South Dakota, Lake County, Tennessee, Twiggs County, Georgia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,125 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).