Most Educated Cities in Maine
Cities ranked by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most educated cities in Maine based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher from highest to lowest. Littlejohn Island leads the ranking with a value of 88.4% and a population of 95.
The top three cities are Littlejohn Island (88.4%), Castine (86.2%), and Falmouth Foreside (80.5%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most educated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Maine.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Littlejohn Island | 88.4% | 95 |
| #2 | Castine | 86.2% | 926 |
| #3 | Falmouth Foreside | 80.5% | 2,148 |
| #4 | Orono | 68.0% | 10,699 |
| #5 | Cumberland Center | 67.7% | 2,811 |
| #6 | Camden | 66.5% | 3,665 |
| #7 | Falmouth | 64.8% | 1,447 |
| #8 | Yarmouth | 64.2% | 6,293 |
| #9 | Kittery Point | 63.9% | 1,008 |
| #10 | Northeast Harbor | 63.4% | 410 |
| #11 | Cousins Island | 62.4% | 509 |
| #12 | Lubec | 60.5% | 320 |
| #13 | Portland | 59.2% | 68,505 |
| #14 | Kennebunkport | 55.3% | 1,450 |
| #15 | Freeport | 54.2% | 1,544 |
| #16 | Kennebunk | 52.3% | 6,008 |
| #17 | Cape Neddick | 52.1% | 2,578 |
| #18 | Bar Harbor | 51.5% | 2,311 |
| #19 | Bowdoinham | 51.5% | 768 |
| #20 | Hampden | 51.4% | 4,937 |
| #21 | Gorham | 51.1% | 7,365 |
| #22 | West Kennebunk | 50.7% | 1,367 |
| #23 | Blue Hill | 50.2% | 1,066 |
| #24 | Brunswick | 49.6% | 16,928 |
| #25 | Veazie | 49.6% | 1,866 |
| #26 | Dunstan | 49.5% | 1,916 |
| #27 | South Portland | 49.3% | 26,780 |
| #28 | Belfast | 48.2% | 6,985 |
| #29 | Oak Hill | 47.9% | 5,365 |
| #30 | Farmingdale | 46.9% | 2,163 |
| #31 | Winterport | 46.8% | 1,043 |
| #32 | Bethel | 46.7% | 546 |
| #33 | Hallowell | 46.4% | 2,570 |
| #34 | Topsham | 46.3% | 6,962 |
| #35 | Kittery | 44.8% | 5,284 |
| #36 | South Eliot | 44.8% | 4,021 |
| #37 | Kingfield | 44.2% | 583 |
| #38 | Damariscotta | 43.8% | 1,172 |
| #39 | Bridgton | 43.4% | 1,666 |
| #40 | Boothbay Harbor | 42.9% | 948 |
| #41 | Old Orchard Beach | 42.4% | 9,150 |
| #42 | Searsport | 42.1% | 1,264 |
| #43 | Casco | 41.9% | 573 |
| #44 | Ellsworth | 41.1% | 8,550 |
| #45 | Saco | 40.5% | 20,636 |
| #46 | South Berwick | 40.3% | 3,441 |
| #47 | Westbrook | 39.8% | 20,484 |
| #48 | Bath | 39.6% | 8,801 |
| #49 | Wiscasset | 39.2% | 1,273 |
| #50 | Gray | 38.7% | 810 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in Maine?
Littlejohn Island ranks #1 for most educated cities in Maine with a value of 88.4% and a population of 95.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in Maine?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in Maine. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Maine compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare Maine's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most educated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.