Most Educated Cities in Alaska
Cities ranked by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most educated cities in Alaska based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher from highest to lowest. Elfin Cove leads the ranking with a value of 100.0% and a population of 13.
The top three cities are Elfin Cove (100.0%), Lutak (100.0%), and Paxson (100.0%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most educated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Alaska.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Elfin Cove | 100.0% | 13 |
| #2 | Lutak | 100.0% | 13 |
| #3 | Paxson | 100.0% | 20 |
| #4 | Whitestone | 100.0% | 16 |
| #5 | Kupreanof | 85.7% | 7 |
| #6 | Moose Pass | 78.4% | 79 |
| #7 | Goldstream | 73.2% | 3,238 |
| #8 | Sunrise | 65.0% | 20 |
| #9 | Kenny Lake | 61.0% | 232 |
| #10 | Beluga | 60.0% | 5 |
| #11 | Cold Bay | 60.0% | 153 |
| #12 | Primrose | 58.1% | 125 |
| #13 | Willow Creek | 56.3% | 126 |
| #14 | Kasilof | 55.1% | 404 |
| #15 | Egegik | 54.2% | 50 |
| #16 | Pleasant Valley | 53.7% | 507 |
| #17 | Slana | 50.0% | 88 |
| #18 | Big Delta | 49.6% | 646 |
| #19 | Hollis | 48.4% | 147 |
| #20 | Chena Ridge | 47.4% | 5,927 |
| #21 | Iliamna | 47.4% | 45 |
| #22 | Steele Creek | 46.3% | 5,861 |
| #23 | Levelock | 45.5% | 18 |
| #24 | College | 44.7% | 11,730 |
| #25 | Unalakleet | 43.9% | 800 |
| #26 | Diamond Ridge | 43.6% | 1,338 |
| #27 | Silver Springs | 43.6% | 66 |
| #28 | Fritz Creek | 43.1% | 2,432 |
| #29 | Bear Creek | 42.8% | 1,360 |
| #30 | Whale Pass | 42.0% | 64 |
| #31 | Mud Bay | 41.4% | 58 |
| #32 | Homer | 40.6% | 5,750 |
| #33 | Juneau city and | 40.5% | 31,969 |
| #34 | Pelican | 40.5% | 45 |
| #35 | Kachemak | 40.2% | 835 |
| #36 | Evansville | 40.0% | 15 |
| #37 | Womens Bay | 39.7% | 994 |
| #38 | Talkeetna | 38.7% | 997 |
| #39 | Gateway | 38.2% | 6,716 |
| #40 | Anchorage | 37.7% | 289,069 |
| #41 | Farm Loop | 37.7% | 2,940 |
| #42 | Haines | 37.7% | 1,781 |
| #43 | Seward | 36.9% | 2,735 |
| #44 | Crown Point | 36.8% | 76 |
| #45 | Lazy Mountain | 36.8% | 1,472 |
| #46 | Cooper Landing | 36.6% | 231 |
| #47 | Mill Bay | 36.4% | 3,541 |
| #48 | Shageluk | 36.4% | 36 |
| #49 | Ester | 35.9% | 2,784 |
| #50 | Kodiak Station | 35.2% | 1,941 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in Alaska?
Elfin Cove ranks #1 for most educated cities in Alaska with a value of 100.0% and a population of 13.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in Alaska?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in Alaska. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Alaska compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare Alaska's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most educated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.