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Just over 1% of the US population currently holds a PhD or professional degree according to the census data released in 2004. http://www.census.gov/population/socdemo/education/cps2004/tab01-01.pdf

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That would depend on the specific geographical location. For example, of the US population 25 Years and over with a doctorate degree as of 2000 was 1.0 percent.

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You can retrieve this information by clicking on the related links section below. Once to have opened the U.S. Census Bureau website, search under "educational attainment."

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Little more than 1% of Americans have PhDs.

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For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (U.S. Census Bureau) indicated below this answer box.

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I have heard less than 8% of the population.

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