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Least educated, New Hampshire cities · 2000

New Hampshire cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2023 ACS). This list covers the 26 cities in New Hampshire that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPBACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHERVS 2000

01Berlin, NHNH9,5026.7%+0%

02Claremont, NHNH13,03212.8%+0%

03Franklin, NHNH8,83913.6%+0%

04Suncook, NHNH5,43214.6%+0%

05Rochester, NHNH33,71615.2%+0%

06Hudson, NHNH7,46918.2%+0%

07Somersworth, NHNH12,17118.8%+0%

08Laconia, NHNH17,24619.6%+0%

09East Merrimack, NHNH5,08121.1%+0%

10Manchester, NHNH116,81822.3%+0%

11Milford, NHNH8,95624.2%+0%

12Derry, NHNH21,33924.5%+0%

13South Hooksett, NHNH5,90228.5%+0%

14Concord, NHNH44,59730.7%+0%

15Nashua, NHNH92,43531.5%+0%

16Keene, NHNH23,07231.9%+0%

17Hooksett, NHNH5,87632.2%+0%

18Newmarket, NHNH5,67932.3%+0%

19Dover, NHNH34,62332.4%+0%

20Lebanon, NHNH15,48135.0%+0%

21Exeter, NHNH9,96435.4%+0%

22Londonderry, NHNH12,22537.5%+0%

23Hampton, NHNH10,10140.3%+0%

24Portsmouth, NHNH23,02841.9%+0%

25Durham, NHNH10,68173.3%+0%

26Hanover, NHNH8,47977.0%+0%

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