RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 661
Most educated, California cities · 2020
California cities ranked by the share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2023 ACS). This list covers the 661 cities in California that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES