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Least educated, New Jersey cities · 2010

New Jersey cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2010 ACS). This list covers the 269 cities in New Jersey 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

01Camden, NJNJ71,4306.8%+1.4 pts

02Bridgeton, NJNJ28,3077.1%−0.2 pts

03Holiday City-Berkeley, NJNJ12,9958.1%+1.1 pts

04Salem, NJNJ5,3898.7%+0.8 pts

05Paterson, NJNJ161,7939.8%+1.6 pts

06Trenton, NJNJ91,50611.0%+1.8 pts

07Crestwood, NJNJ7,83011.0%+1.4 pts

08Paulsboro, NJNJ6,32911.1%+5.1 pts

09Browns Mills, NJNJ9,67211.2%+3.9 pts

10Union Beach, NJNJ5,70811.5%+3.0 pts

11Phillipsburg, NJNJ15,45611.6%+2.4 pts

12Elizabeth, NJNJ141,67511.7%−0.4 pts

13Pleasantville, NJNJ20,85311.8%+1.6 pts

14Keansburg, NJNJ9,81811.9%+2.4 pts

15Gloucester City, NJNJ11,64311.9%+3.7 pts

16Villas, NJNJ9,73512.3%+2.9 pts

17Newark, NJNJ323,80812.3%+3.3 pts

18Leisure, NJNJ5,75112.3%−0.4 pts

19Bellmawr, NJNJ11,87412.5%+2.2 pts

20Millville, NJNJ28,09812.9%+0.7 pts

21Prospect Park, NJNJ6,45013.5%+1.1 pts

22Glendora, NJNJ5,43113.9%+4.3 pts

23Perth Amboy, NJNJ56,73913.9%+4.2 pts

24Manville, NJNJ10,93214.3%+0.6 pts

25Dover, NJNJ18,91914.4%+1.8 pts

26Carneys Point, NJNJ8,05014.6%+0.7 pts

27Country Lake Estates, NJNJ5,05514.9%+2.4 pts

28Mystic Island, NJNJ8,25915.2%+2.1 pts

29Vineland, NJNJ62,70315.6%+1.3 pts

30Asbury Park, NJNJ15,63215.7%+4.5 pts

31Wildwood, NJNJ5,06816.3%+9.4 pts

32Fort Dix, NJNJ7,98416.4%+6.7 pts

33Lindenwold, NJNJ21,95216.4%+3.1 pts

34Atlantic City, NJNJ38,78716.6%+6.2 pts

35Clayton, NJNJ9,04116.7%−2.1 pts

36Burlington, NJNJ10,24316.7%+4.7 pts

37Union City, NJNJ66,65616.7%+4.3 pts

38East Orange, NJNJ72,15916.8%+1.8 pts

39Passaic, NJNJ71,33716.9%+3.1 pts

40Pine Lake Park, NJNJ9,79516.9%–

41Kenilworth, NJNJ8,60217.1%+1.7 pts

42Pine Hill, NJNJ10,90917.4%+3.6 pts

43South Amboy, NJNJ10,40317.7%+5.3 pts

44Garfield, NJNJ33,35317.8%+3.8 pts

45Somerdale, NJNJ5,82317.9%+1.2 pts

46Clementon, NJNJ5,74418.0%+7.0 pts

47Runnemede, NJNJ8,44318.1%+5.5 pts

48Kearny, NJNJ40,86218.3%+1.0 pts

49Linden, NJNJ45,75218.4%+4.3 pts

50Fairview, NJNJ15,50919.2%+2.6 pts

51East Franklin, NJNJ11,07019.3%–

52Freehold, NJNJ12,56219.3%−0.4 pts

53Pennsville, NJNJ12,23319.5%+6.6 pts

54Plainfield, NJNJ57,14119.6%+1.0 pts

55Washington, NJNJ7,32619.6%−3.1 pts

56Lodi, NJNJ26,18719.8%+1.1 pts

57Williamstown, NJNJ14,70520.2%+7.0 pts

58Carteret, NJNJ25,78120.3%+7.4 pts

59Keyport, NJNJ7,23520.3%+4.4 pts

60Roselle, NJNJ23,26120.9%+3.6 pts

61Somers Point, NJNJ10,59021.1%+1.3 pts

62Newton, NJNJ8,48621.1%+1.9 pts

63Bound Brook, NJNJ13,03821.3%−2.6 pts

64Rahway, NJNJ31,01021.3%+2.7 pts

65Beachwood, NJNJ11,34021.5%+8.4 pts

66Ocean Acres, NJNJ19,20421.9%+4.5 pts

67New Brunswick, NJNJ57,13322.0%+2.7 pts

68Franklin, NJNJ5,08322.2%+6.9 pts

69Bloomingdale, NJNJ7,85322.5%−3.2 pts

70Spotswood, NJNJ8,23622.8%+4.7 pts

71Barrington, NJNJ7,15523.1%−2.7 pts

72South River, NJNJ16,26223.2%+2.2 pts

73Hammonton, NJNJ15,06023.2%+7.0 pts

74Yardville, NJNJ6,30123.2%–

75Long Branch, NJNJ33,32123.6%+3.4 pts

76North Plainfield, NJNJ22,87923.6%−2.9 pts

77Haledon, NJNJ9,12523.7%+5.2 pts

78Lakewood, NJNJ69,58523.7%+2.3 pts

79Forked River, NJNJ5,19623.8%+6.0 pts

80White Horse, NJNJ10,50723.9%+6.9 pts

81Absecon, NJNJ9,20924.0%+1.6 pts

82Harrison, NJNJ22,10524.0%+3.2 pts

83Elmwood Park, NJNJ21,53424.2%+3.6 pts

84Laurence Harbor, NJNJ6,19124.3%+9.4 pts

85Woodbury, NJNJ10,13024.4%+2.5 pts

86Mays Landing, NJNJ6,40624.5%+2.6 pts

87Jamesburg, NJNJ5,81924.7%+4.5 pts

88West New York, NJNJ53,19224.8%+8.5 pts

89Totowa, NJNJ11,16625.0%+7.3 pts

90Ventnor City, NJNJ9,34525.5%+4.2 pts

91Pomona, NJNJ7,99525.6%+9.6 pts

92Avenel, NJNJ17,12126.0%+0.7 pts

93Berlin, NJNJ7,62826.4%+1.9 pts

94Ramtown, NJNJ6,20326.5%+0.5 pts

95Wallington, NJNJ12,09226.8%+9.7 pts

96Wharton, NJNJ7,61826.8%+4.1 pts

97Rockaway, NJNJ6,63127.2%−1.5 pts

98Mercerville, NJNJ13,53527.3%–

99Dunellen, NJNJ8,33727.4%+5.1 pts

100Toms River, NJNJ94,95627.5%+3.9 pts

101Madison Park, NJNJ9,12427.8%+1.2 pts

102South Plainfield, NJNJ24,89127.9%+3.9 pts

103Cape May Court House, NJNJ5,62828.0%+5.8 pts

104Bayonne, NJNJ74,74428.1%+7.2 pts

105Bogota, NJNJ9,81628.2%−0.2 pts

106Carlstadt, NJNJ6,41028.4%+7.3 pts

107Hopatcong, NJNJ14,82428.5%+9.1 pts

108Woodland Park, NJNJ13,62328.6%–

109Garwood, NJNJ5,39028.6%+1.0 pts

110Roselle Park, NJNJ15,60328.6%+3.0 pts

111Wanaque, NJNJ11,41828.8%+6.5 pts

112Middlesex, NJNJ14,74029.0%+5.6 pts

113Palmyra, NJNJ7,66429.0%+7.2 pts

114Smithville, NJNJ9,54529.0%–

115Little Ferry, NJNJ11,09929.1%+5.0 pts

116Stratford, NJNJ7,20029.1%+9.2 pts

117Hackettstown, NJNJ10,18529.3%+4.8 pts

118Audubon, NJNJ8,82529.4%+4.4 pts

119Glassboro, NJNJ24,48329.5%+5.5 pts

120Sayreville, NJNJ46,78730.0%+5.0 pts

121Raritan, NJNJ8,51630.0%+3.0 pts

122Golden Triangle, NJNJ5,76530.1%+8.5 pts

123Northfield, NJNJ8,49630.6%+8.1 pts

124East Rutherford, NJNJ10,56630.8%+5.3 pts

125Clifton, NJNJ91,12731.0%+7.4 pts

126Fords, NJNJ12,77131.1%+2.9 pts

127North Arlington, NJNJ16,60131.5%+12.0 pts

128Milltown, NJNJ7,10331.5%+4.3 pts

129Butler, NJNJ8,18431.9%+7.8 pts

130Hawthorne, NJNJ20,16932.4%+6.8 pts

131Colonia, NJNJ18,58732.4%+7.9 pts

132Marlton, NJNJ10,92232.5%+1.3 pts

133Eatontown, NJNJ13,60733.0%−0.4 pts

134Somerville, NJNJ14,66533.1%+1.5 pts

135Belmar, NJNJ5,85333.4%−0.6 pts

136Old Bridge, NJNJ28,23633.5%+4.8 pts

137Twin Rivers, NJNJ8,38233.5%−3.7 pts

138Woodbridge, NJNJ20,75633.5%+3.8 pts

139Kingston Estates, NJNJ6,66833.7%–

140Brigantine, NJNJ7,65834.0%+10.2 pts

141Hackensack, NJNJ46,38034.0%+4.9 pts

142Point Pleasant, NJNJ19,71234.2%+6.4 pts

143Pompton Lakes, NJNJ11,24634.5%+6.1 pts

144Dumont, NJNJ18,50134.7%+7.3 pts

145Ridgefield Park, NJNJ13,37235.0%+8.9 pts

146Pitman, NJNJ8,96135.0%+3.4 pts

147Beach Haven West, NJNJ5,12035.0%+15.4 pts

148Guttenberg, NJNJ11,91035.5%+5.7 pts

149Ridgefield, NJNJ11,54735.6%+9.6 pts

150Beckett, NJNJ5,01735.7%+6.0 pts

151Budd Lake, NJNJ10,65035.9%+6.3 pts

152Finderne, NJNJ6,48936.0%–

153Hasbrouck Heights, NJNJ12,21136.0%+6.1 pts

154Hightstown, NJNJ6,00736.5%−3.0 pts

155Hamilton Square, NJNJ11,62237.3%–

156West Long Branch, NJNJ8,62537.6%+2.8 pts

157Red Bank, NJNJ12,89637.7%+5.8 pts

158Lincoln Park, NJNJ10,95037.9%+5.0 pts

159Morristown, NJNJ20,75038.0%−1.3 pts

160Wood-Ridge, NJNJ10,34138.2%+10.4 pts

161Matawan, NJNJ9,76838.2%+7.8 pts

162Collingswood, NJNJ14,38638.4%+8.1 pts

163Bergenfield, NJNJ28,75438.6%+6.3 pts

164Emerson, NJNJ7,37138.6%−1.7 pts

165Mount Arlington, NJNJ5,98538.9%+3.0 pts

166Iselin, NJNJ19,55139.2%+6.8 pts

167Boonton, NJNJ8,92039.4%+6.5 pts

168Jersey City, NJNJ302,01339.6%+12.1 pts

169Palisades Park, NJNJ20,31739.6%+9.0 pts

170Ringwood, NJNJ11,85339.8%+0.5 pts

171Secaucus, NJNJ22,64039.8%+10.8 pts

172Maywood, NJNJ10,16640.1%+8.9 pts

173Ramblewood, NJNJ6,61141.2%−1.4 pts

174Yorketown, NJNJ7,26141.4%+4.0 pts

175Westwood, NJNJ11,36541.4%+4.0 pts

176Margate City, NJNJ5,19441.8%+5.3 pts

177Waldwick, NJNJ10,25242.0%+5.3 pts

178New Milford, NJNJ17,13342.1%+9.7 pts

179Ocean City, NJNJ11,10142.3%+8.8 pts

180North Haledon, NJNJ9,08942.5%+8.7 pts

181Cliffside Park, NJNJ26,53942.5%+9.8 pts

182Englewood, NJNJ30,03542.7%+6.0 pts

183Cherry Hill Mall, NJNJ14,54142.8%+3.9 pts

184Green Knoll, NJNJ6,78942.9%–

185Kendall Park, NJNJ10,01143.0%+5.6 pts

186Tinton Falls, NJNJ19,53943.1%+0.8 pts

187Morris Plains, NJNJ6,58643.5%−7.5 pts

188Midland Park, NJNJ7,03944.6%+5.7 pts

189Succasunna, NJNJ9,79945.0%–

190Ashland, NJNJ9,32045.1%+1.4 pts

191Manasquan, NJNJ5,95445.4%+4.9 pts

192Strathmore, NJNJ6,70845.8%−2.9 pts

193Echelon, NJNJ13,28446.2%+5.9 pts

194Paramus, NJNJ26,72346.3%+7.7 pts

195Rutherford, NJNJ19,13246.5%+6.1 pts

196West Freehold, NJNJ14,88346.5%+7.2 pts

197Linwood, NJNJ7,05146.9%+8.9 pts

198Park Ridge, NJNJ9,57147.4%+2.5 pts

199Hillsdale, NJNJ10,21447.8%+1.9 pts

200Oceanport, NJNJ6,54048.0%+12.3 pts

201Oakland, NJNJ12,83748.0%+6.6 pts

202Fair Lawn, NJNJ37,12848.8%+4.0 pts

203Lincroft, NJNJ6,93949.1%+0.3 pts

204Caldwell, NJNJ9,37549.4%–

205Brookdale, NJNJ9,96049.5%–

206White Meadow Lake, NJNJ8,84249.9%+8.1 pts

207Franklin Center, NJNJ6,64650.2%–

208Haddon Heights, NJNJ7,60950.3%+12.2 pts

209Moorestown-Lenola, NJNJ14,62550.3%+2.2 pts

210Somerset, NJNJ22,72051.8%+15.2 pts

211Norwood, NJNJ5,81752.3%+9.5 pts

212River Edge, NJNJ12,15953.4%+8.1 pts

213Robertsville, NJNJ12,03553.6%–

214East Freehold, NJNJ5,09653.9%+4.8 pts

215Fort Lee, NJNJ40,34554.0%+5.8 pts

216Old Tappan, NJNJ6,68654.6%+5.2 pts

217Lake Mohawk, NJNJ9,50854.8%+7.6 pts

218Mountainside, NJNJ7,34655.0%+7.1 pts

219Metuchen, NJNJ15,36356.1%+6.9 pts

220Florham Park, NJNJ14,45656.4%−1.3 pts

221Montvale, NJNJ10,11356.8%+1.5 pts

222Morganville, NJNJ5,90258.1%+3.7 pts

223Oradell, NJNJ8,29358.1%+6.3 pts

224Monmouth Junction, NJNJ9,14158.5%+8.3 pts

225Greentree, NJNJ11,53758.6%+2.4 pts

226Closter, NJNJ8,66358.9%+9.0 pts

227Roseland, NJNJ6,41758.9%+12.4 pts

228Dayton, NJNJ7,95258.9%+8.6 pts

229Cresskill, NJNJ9,25758.9%+8.9 pts

230Bradley Gardens, NJNJ14,16559.0%–

231Watchung, NJNJ6,58359.3%+2.3 pts

232Ramsey, NJNJ14,92560.1%+5.6 pts

233Bernardsville, NJNJ7,96660.2%+0.7 pts

234Madison, NJNJ16,60760.7%+3.8 pts

235Leonia, NJNJ9,44161.0%+11.1 pts

236Fanwood, NJNJ8,03561.3%+10.4 pts

237Kinnelon, NJNJ10,13861.4%+4.0 pts

238Harrington Park, NJNJ5,05261.6%+3.1 pts

239Summit, NJNJ23,31461.9%+0.3 pts

240Allendale, NJNJ7,11661.9%−0.5 pts

241Heathcote, NJNJ7,71762.0%+3.5 pts

242Rumson, NJNJ7,15762.2%−1.7 pts

243Franklin Park, NJNJ13,21162.3%–

244Martinsville, NJNJ11,55962.4%–

245Woodcliff Lake, NJNJ6,19362.7%+4.4 pts

246Highland Park, NJNJ15,25963.2%+3.7 pts

247Englewood Cliffs, NJNJ5,38464.4%+11.9 pts

248Franklin Lakes, NJNJ11,18064.7%+11.8 pts

249Fair Haven, NJNJ6,09664.9%+3.2 pts

250North Caldwell, NJNJ6,81565.4%+7.2 pts

251New Providence, NJNJ14,09265.6%+7.5 pts

252Upper Saddle River, NJNJ8,65065.9%+6.0 pts

253Springdale, NJNJ15,17366.0%+3.3 pts

254Westfield, NJNJ32,59566.2%+3.7 pts

255Glen Rock, NJNJ12,28866.2%+5.2 pts

256Little Silver, NJNJ6,12468.1%+7.6 pts

257Haddonfield, NJNJ12,74068.4%+3.5 pts

258Blackwells Mills, NJNJ10,30168.9%–

259Edgewater, NJNJ15,49969.2%+17.8 pts

260Tenafly, NJNJ15,23769.7%+7.6 pts

261Princeton Meadows, NJNJ15,56170.6%+2.4 pts

262Hoboken, NJNJ59,02771.6%+12.2 pts

263Ridgewood, NJNJ26,52775.4%+8.6 pts

264Glen Ridge, NJNJ8,25975.7%+9.9 pts

265Princeton, NJNJ31,46975.7%+15.6 pts

266Chatham, NJNJ10,02776.6%+10.0 pts

267Upper Montclair, NJNJ12,45779.7%–

268Short Hills, NJNJ14,92383.6%–

269Belle Mead, NJNJ6,39485.3%–

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