5 Least Educated Cities in America

In this article, we are going to look at the 5 least educated cities in America. If you want to read more about the least educated cities in the US and check out our detailed analysis of the education sector in America, you can go to 20 Least Educated Cities in America.

5. Riverside, California

Population Aged 25 and Over With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 23.9%

Riverside is a city in the US state of California that is named for its location beside the Santa Ana river. Approximately 23.9% of the population in the city of Riverside aged 25 or over has a bachelor’s degree or higher. It ranks among the top 5 on our list of least educated cities in America.

4. Fresno, California

Population Aged 25 and Over With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 23.6%

Fresno is a city in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Fresno is home to gorgeous gardens and parks as well as a vibrant creative community. According to the most recent reported data, around 23.6% of the population in Fresno aged 25 and over has obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher.

3. Cleveland, Ohio

Population Aged 25 and Over With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 19.2%

Cleveland is a port city and the second most populated city in Ohio. Cleveland ranks among the top 3 on our list of least educated cities in America. Only about 19.2% of the city’s population aged 25 or over has obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher.

2. Hartford, Connecticut

Population Aged 25 and Over With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 16.7%

Hartford, the capital city of the state of Connecticut, ranks among the poorest cities in the US. It also ranks among the least educated cities in America. Approximately 16.7% of the population in the city of Hartford aged 25 or over has a bachelor’s degree or higher.

1. Detroit, Michigan

Population Aged 25 and Over With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 16.2%

Detroit tops our list of 20 least educated cities in America. While it is the most populated city in the US state of Michigan, only about 16.2% of Detroit’s population aged 25 and above has a bachelor’s degree or higher.

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