RANKING · 2024 ACS · 65 SHOWN OF 65

Least educated, Connecticut cities

Connecticut cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2023 ACS). This list covers the 65 cities in Connecticut that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPBACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHERVS 2000

01Rockville, CTCT7,07215.9%+20%

02East Hartford, CTCT50,91817.2%+28%

03Waterbury, CTCT115,77117.3%+25%

04Putnam, CTCT7,12018.8%–

05Hartford, CTCT121,98119.4%+56%

06New Britain, CTCT76,28619.6%+19%

07Ansonia, CTCT19,21621.9%+46%

08Meriden, CTCT60,81022.2%+35%

09Norwich, CTCT40,00123.1%+23%

10Terryville, CTCT5,46123.3%+72%

11Bridgeport, CTCT152,27323.4%+91%

12Willimantic, CTCT18,09624.2%+29%

13Thompsonville, CTCT7,92724.3%+29%

14Torrington, CTCT35,79624.8%+59%

15East Haven, CTCT27,80625.8%+51%

16Sherwood Manor, CTCT5,70626.5%+34%

17Winsted, CTCT6,97726.8%+90%

18Hazardville, CTCT6,02228.4%+93%

19New London, CTCT28,00328.5%+46%

20Windsor Locks, CTCT12,57928.6%+66%

21Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CTCT8,46030.3%+117%

22Bristol, CTCT62,34130.3%+88%

23West Haven, CTCT55,35130.5%+60%

24Oakville, CTCT9,27630.8%+92%

25Manchester, CTCT36,75931.5%–

26Naugatuck, CTCT32,23032.2%+69%

27Danbury, CTCT89,03334.0%+25%

28New Milford, CTCT8,18834.7%+60%

29Derby, CTCT12,92535.6%+100%

30Wallingford Center, CTCT18,20835.8%+60%

31Southwood Acres, CTCT8,11537.9%+102%

32Bethel, CTCT11,40438.3%+28%

33Groton, CTCT10,16038.8%+106%

34New Haven, CTCT138,77438.9%+43%

35Northford, CTCT6,18639.8%–

36Newington, CTCT30,89640.0%+37%

37Middletown, CTCT48,43940.2%+32%

38Kensington, CTCT9,96240.6%+57%

39Pawcatuck, CTCT5,57741.2%+98%

40Shelton, CTCT42,88041.7%+40%

41Branford Center, CTCT6,30544.4%+40%

42Norwalk, CTCT94,50844.8%+31%

43Portland, CTCT5,94446.1%+64%

44North Haven, CTCT24,33646.5%+44%

45Milford, CTCT51,21550.3%+73%

46Stamford, CTCT139,53551.7%+31%

47Trumbull Center, CTCT10,26454.3%–

48Wethersfield, CTCT27,25054.8%+65%

49Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County), CTCT8,68156.1%–

50Cheshire, CTCT6,17258.8%+19%

51Storrs, CTCT15,20759.0%−13%

52Orange, CTCT14,31559.4%+30%

53Sandy Hook, CTCT9,86360.9%–

54Daniels Farm, CTCT5,97665.3%–

55Glastonbury Center, CTCT7,26665.7%+28%

56West Hartford, CTCT63,62066.6%+26%

57Ridgefield, CTCT6,97068.9%+11%

58Simsbury Center, CTCT6,19870.1%+19%

59Cos Cob, CTCT7,54670.2%–

60Greenwich, CTCT14,79270.3%–

61Staples, CTCT7,34073.0%–

62New Canaan, CTCT6,89674.7%–

63Riverside, CTCT8,95478.8%–

64Noroton, CTCT5,53982.6%–

65Old Greenwich, CTCT6,93685.4%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES