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Most educated, Alaska cities · 2020

Alaska cities ranked by the share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2020 ACS). This list covers the 24 cities in Alaska that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPBACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHERVS 2000

01Chena Ridge, AKAK5,88151.8%–

02College, AKAK11,92439.3%−0.3 pts

03Juneau city and, AKAK31,60938.8%+2.8 pts

04Homer, AKAK6,33136.9%+7.7 pts

05Anchorage, AKAK287,15536.6%+7.7 pts

06Steele Creek, AKAK5,92836.1%–

07Sitka city and, AKAK8,31934.2%+4.7 pts

08Kalifornsky, AKAK8,66331.5%+9.3 pts

09Gateway, AKAK6,84529.7%+5.7 pts

10Kodiak, AKAK5,28127.5%+10.2 pts

11Fairbanks, AKAK31,46826.8%+7.5 pts

12South Lakes, AKAK6,18025.7%–

13Fishhook, AKAK5,81925.5%−0.9 pts

14Sterling, AKAK6,32325.1%+7.3 pts

15North Lakes, AKAK10,22324.2%–

16Badger, AKAK18,67723.2%–

17Ketchikan, AKAK7,93922.3%+0.9 pts

18Bethel, AKAK6,62622.0%−0.7 pts

19Palmer, AKAK6,71021.2%+6.7 pts

20Knik-Fairview, AKAK19,97221.1%+5.5 pts

21Wasilla, AKAK10,55619.5%+6.8 pts

22Kenai, AKAK7,92419.3%+3.2 pts

23Tanaina, AKAK9,64618.8%+0.4 pts

24Meadow Lakes, AKAK8,68917.0%+2.7 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS