RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 25 SHOWN OF 25

Least educated, New Hampshire cities · 1990

New Hampshire cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (1990 ACS). This list covers the 25 cities in New Hampshire that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPBACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHERVS –

01Berlin, NHNH9,5027.1%–

02Claremont, NHNH13,03211.7%–

03Franklin, NHNH8,83912.1%–

04Somersworth, NHNH12,17113.6%–

05Rochester, NHNH33,71614.1%–

06Suncook, NHNH5,43215.9%–

07Laconia, NHNH17,24617.4%–

08Manchester, NHNH116,81819.6%–

09Hudson, NHNH7,46919.6%–

10Hooksett, NHNH5,87622.2%–

11Milford, NHNH8,95622.4%–

12South Hooksett, NHNH5,90222.5%–

13Derry, NHNH21,33923.8%–

14Dover, NHNH34,62324.3%–

15Portsmouth, NHNH23,02826.6%–

16Lebanon, NHNH15,48126.8%–

17Newmarket, NHNH5,67927.4%–

18East Merrimack, NHNH5,08127.8%–

19Concord, NHNH44,59728.1%–

20Nashua, NHNH92,43528.8%–

21Keene, NHNH23,07229.0%–

22Exeter, NHNH9,96431.0%–

23Hampton, NHNH10,10133.4%–

24Durham, NHNH10,68167.8%–

25Hanover, NHNH8,47979.8%–

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS