RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 33 SHOWN OF 33

Least educated, Maine cities · 1990

Maine cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (1990 ACS). This list covers the 33 cities in Maine that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 33 is 20.4%.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPBACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHERVS –

01Sanford, MEME22,6638.9%–

02Lewiston, MEME38,8669.7%–

03Biddeford, MEME22,39910.7%–

04Rockland, MEME7,14211.9%–

05Caribou, MEME7,32113.0%–

06Skowhegan, MEME6,66213.3%–

07Westbrook, MEME21,56513.4%–

08Gardiner, MEME6,20614.4%–

09Winslow, MEME5,87314.8%–

10Presque Isle, MEME8,69416.1%–

11Augusta, MEME19,15516.3%–

12Houlton, MEME5,08218.1%–

13North Windham, MEME5,41718.9%–

14Kittery, MEME5,11018.9%–

15Auburn, MEME25,44119.1%–

16Belfast, MEME6,98819.1%–

17Bath, MEME8,83520.4%–

18Old Orchard Beach, MEME9,24420.5%–

19Saco, MEME21,15920.7%–

20Brewer, MEME9,63621.1%–

21South Portland, MEME27,00721.4%–

22Waterville, MEME17,57922.2%–

23Old, MEME7,58923.1%–

24Ellsworth, MEME8,86223.2%–

25Bangor, MEME32,51824.4%–

26Topsham, MEME7,27126.0%–

27Gorham, MEME7,59327.5%–

28Brunswick, MEME17,65227.7%–

29Hampden, MEME5,16127.8%–

30Portland, MEME69,91129.6%–

31Kennebunk, MEME6,22136.7%–

32Yarmouth, MEME6,28941.0%–

33Orono, MEME11,15153.9%–

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UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS