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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Among the 1 largest places in District of Columbia, Washington has the largest share of adults with a bachelor's degree (64.2%). Click any column to sort; click a city for its guide.
Across the 1 places in District of Columbia that we cover, the median is 64.2% and the average 64.2%; the figure runs from 64.2% (Washington) to 64.2% (Washington). That is a spread of 1.0 times between the two ends. The state figure is 64.2%; 0 of the 1 places are above it and 1 at or below.
The first five are Washington. A high or low position is not good or bad on its own: read it together with the other measures on the city pages. Use the Compare tab on each city page to see how two places differ across income, rent, commute and education, and check the county page for the local job market.
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | County ⇅ | Bachelor's degree or higher ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | District of Columbia | 64.2% | 681,294 | $109,870 | $1,954 |
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Washington, with 64.2% (among the 1 largest places; ACS 2020–2024).
The 1 largest places in District of Columbia by population.