Interpretation of Demographics Data
Demographic Data Report for Massachusetts by County
Education: Less than 9th grade
Population Ages 25+
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent
Massachusetts
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
- Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 216,892.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 38 of 52
United States
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
- Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 10,803,193.
- Rank within US : N/A
Franklin County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 827.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 309 of 3143
Barnstable County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,981.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 364 of 3143
Berkshire County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,549.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 364 of 3143
Hampshire County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,992.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 603 of 3143
Dukes County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 366.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 751 of 3143
Norfolk County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 15,699.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1338 of 3143
Plymouth County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 12,272.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1475 of 3143
Middlesex County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 41,162.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1648 of 3143
Worcester County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 22,526.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1776 of 3143
Essex County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 30,021.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 2383 of 3143
Nantucket County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 547.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 2383 of 3143
Hampden County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 17,413.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 2450 of 3143
Bristol County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 27,772.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 2741 of 3143
Suffolk County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 41,765.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 2844 of 3143
Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/21/2026 1:39 am.
Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.
Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Education: Less than 9th grade, see the dictionary.
Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.