Census ACS · 9 cities
Most Educated Cities in North Dakota
Educational attainment is one of the strongest predictors of income and economic opportunity. In North Dakota, West Fargo city has the highest bachelor's degree rate at 45.2%. Cities with more educated populations tend to attract knowledge-economy employers, have higher incomes, and offer more cultural amenities. Compare education levels across all 9 major cities in North Dakota.
Source: Census ACS 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Bachelor's+ | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williston city | 25.7% | $84,309 | 27,964 |
| 2 | West Fargo city | 45.2% | $96,877 | 39,325 |
| 3 | Minot city | 29.9% | $77,431 | 47,922 |
| 4 | Mandan city | 30.6% | $75,966 | 24,293 |
| 5 | Jamestown city | 22.1% | $54,809 | 15,774 |
| 6 | Grand Forks city | 39.2% | $63,838 | 58,882 |
| 7 | Fargo city | 43.2% | $66,029 | 129,064 |
| 8 | Dickinson city | 27.4% | $76,964 | 25,216 |
| 9 | Bismarck city | 38.7% | $77,608 | 74,146 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
West Fargo city is the #1 ranked city in North Dakota by bachelor's degree rate, with a value of 45.2% according to latest Census ACS data.
North Dakota has 9 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in latest Census ACS data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in North Dakota.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.