America’s Most Literate Cities 2004

America’s Most Literate Cities 2004 finds a statistical answer for 79 cities, drawing on numerous data sources to measure the public’s propensity for reading. The information is compiled from U.S. Census data, newspaper circulation rates, magazine publishing, educational attainment levels, library resources and booksellers.

The Top 10
1. Minneapolis, MN
2. Seattle, WA
3. Pittsburgh, PA
4. Madison, WI
5. Cincinnati, OH
6. Washington, DC
7. Denver, CO
8. Boston, MA
9. Portland, OR
10. San Francisco, CA