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Fewest graduate degrees, New Hampshire cities

New Hampshire cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a graduate or professional degree (2024 ACS). This list covers the 26 cities in New Hampshire that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPGRADUATE DEGREEVS 2000

01Berlin, NHNH9,5024.0%+1.9 pts

02Claremont, NHNH13,0325.5%+1.5 pts

03Hudson, NHNH7,4697.9%+3.2 pts

04Rochester, NHNH33,7168.0%+3.0 pts

05Franklin, NHNH8,8398.5%+5.1 pts

06Laconia, NHNH17,2468.8%+2.6 pts

07Somersworth, NHNH12,17110.0%+4.6 pts

08East Merrimack, NHNH5,08110.4%+5.2 pts

09Derry, NHNH21,33911.1%+3.6 pts

10Manchester, NHNH116,81811.3%+4.4 pts

11Milford, NHNH8,95611.5%+4.0 pts

12South Hooksett, NHNH5,90213.0%+3.7 pts

13Suncook, NHNH5,43213.3%+10.5 pts

14Hooksett, NHNH5,87614.8%+4.3 pts

15Nashua, NHNH92,43516.2%+5.0 pts

16Keene, NHNH23,07216.4%+4.6 pts

17Londonderry, NHNH12,22516.7%+4.7 pts

18Hampton, NHNH10,10118.0%+5.2 pts

19Dover, NHNH34,62318.2%+7.8 pts

20Newmarket, NHNH5,67918.6%+9.3 pts

21Concord, NHNH44,59718.7%+6.3 pts

22Portsmouth, NHNH23,02823.4%+9.5 pts

23Exeter, NHNH9,96428.0%+11.2 pts

24Lebanon, NHNH15,48131.6%+16.6 pts

25Durham, NHNH10,68137.1%−4.6 pts

26Hanover, NHNH8,47961.0%+20.1 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES