RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,135
Least educated, US counties · 2020
US counties with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2020 ACS). Loving County, Texas leads at 0.0%. 3,135 counties qualify in total. Georgia carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPBACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHERVS 2000
USUnited States331,449,28132.9%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the lowest bachelor's degree or higher?
Loving County, Texas ranks #1 with 0.0% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by bachelor's degree or higher?
Loving County, Texas, Kenedy County, Texas, Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska, Issaquena County, Mississippi, Jenkins County, Georgia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,135 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 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, 2020 Decennial Census.