Most Educated Cities in Oregon
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 Oregon 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. Black Butte Ranch leads the ranking with a value of 95.0% and a population of 162.
The top three cities are Black Butte Ranch (95.0%), Pronghorn (91.3%), and Tetherow (90.2%). 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 Oregon.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Black Butte Ranch | 95.0% | 162 |
| #2 | Pronghorn | 91.3% | 180 |
| #3 | Tetherow | 90.2% | 750 |
| #4 | Peoria | 87.3% | 173 |
| #5 | Seventh Mountain | 86.5% | 530 |
| #6 | Dunthorpe | 80.8% | 1,984 |
| #7 | Rivergrove | 78.4% | 645 |
| #8 | Neahkahnie | 77.3% | 300 |
| #9 | Lake Oswego | 75.1% | 40,367 |
| #10 | Stafford | 75.1% | 1,572 |
| #11 | Meacham | 73.2% | 41 |
| #12 | Bethany | 71.4% | 31,700 |
| #13 | Sunriver | 70.6% | 1,429 |
| #14 | West Haven-Sylvan | 70.5% | 8,265 |
| #15 | Cedar Mill | 70.3% | 19,482 |
| #16 | Camp Sherman | 65.6% | 291 |
| #17 | Garden Home-Whitford | 65.5% | 6,970 |
| #18 | Wallowa Lake | 65.5% | 116 |
| #19 | Ashland | 65.0% | 21,343 |
| #20 | Oak Hills | 64.5% | 11,464 |
| #21 | Oceanside | 64.2% | 423 |
| #22 | West Linn | 62.5% | 27,065 |
| #23 | Langlois | 61.3% | 290 |
| #24 | Raleigh Hills | 61.1% | 6,669 |
| #25 | Corvallis | 60.9% | 60,424 |
| #26 | Running Y Ranch | 60.9% | 841 |
| #27 | Bull Mountain | 59.1% | 9,465 |
| #28 | Adair Village | 58.7% | 1,140 |
| #29 | West Slope | 58.1% | 6,985 |
| #30 | Cedar Hills | 56.9% | 8,515 |
| #31 | Manzanita | 56.8% | 581 |
| #32 | Yachats | 56.4% | 881 |
| #33 | Eagle Crest | 55.6% | 2,890 |
| #34 | Cape Meares | 54.9% | 189 |
| #35 | Kings Valley | 54.7% | 142 |
| #36 | Portland | 53.5% | 642,715 |
| #37 | Cannon Beach | 51.9% | 1,368 |
| #38 | Bayshore | 51.1% | 743 |
| #39 | Bend | 51.1% | 101,472 |
| #40 | Green Meadows | 50.7% | 752 |
| #41 | Tigard | 49.6% | 55,395 |
| #42 | Sherwood | 49.5% | 20,227 |
| #43 | Jacksonville | 49.4% | 2,991 |
| #44 | Beaverton | 49.2% | 97,502 |
| #45 | Maupin | 49.2% | 423 |
| #46 | Melrose | 49.2% | 1,150 |
| #47 | Orient | 48.6% | 435 |
| #48 | Durham | 48.2% | 1,909 |
| #49 | Rockcreek | 47.4% | 9,463 |
| #50 | Philomath | 47.3% | 5,537 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in Oregon?
Black Butte Ranch ranks #1 for most educated cities in Oregon with a value of 95.0% and a population of 162.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in Oregon?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in Oregon. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Oregon compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare Oregon'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.