State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Texas 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

Texas

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,431,435.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 50 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

Kenedy County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 53.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3143 of 3143

Gaines County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 3,779.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3140 of 3143

Starr County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 10,145.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3139 of 3143

Crockett County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 516.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3138 of 3143

Presidio County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 953.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3136 of 3143

Moore County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,830.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3135 of 3143

Parmer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,236.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3133 of 3143

Hudspeth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 442.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3132 of 3143

Cochran County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 314.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3131 of 3143

Castro County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 845.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3130 of 3143

Edwards County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 133.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3128 of 3143

Zapata County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,501.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3128 of 3143

Crane County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 499.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3127 of 3143

Yoakum County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 774.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3125 of 3143

Hidalgo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 90,522.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3123 of 3143

Deaf Smith County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,836.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3120 of 3143

Dallam County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 726.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3117 of 3143

Maverick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 5,693.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3115 of 3143

Willacy County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,150.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3111 of 3143

Zavala County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 958.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3111 of 3143

Reeves County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,273.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3109 of 3143

Cameron County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 40,421.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3104 of 3143

Culberson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 227.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3102 of 3143

Webb County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 22,661.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3097 of 3143

Bailey County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 612.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3094 of 3143

Dimmit County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 762.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3090 of 3143

Sherman County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 219.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3090 of 3143

Hansford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 435.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3085 of 3143

Dawson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,077.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3082 of 3143

Val Verde County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 3,983.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3081 of 3143

Hale County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,700.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3077 of 3143

Ochiltree County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 797.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3076 of 3143

Uvalde County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,010.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3067 of 3143

Titus County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,484.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3065 of 3143

Cottle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 114.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3061 of 3143

Winkler County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 573.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3060 of 3143

Gonzales County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,583.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3056 of 3143

Kinney County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 307.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3056 of 3143

Swisher County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 552.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3055 of 3143

Garza County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 417.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3049 of 3143

Lamb County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 961.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3049 of 3143

Floyd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 407.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3041 of 3143

Frio County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,339.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3041 of 3143

Briscoe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 111.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3035 of 3143

Brooks County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 563.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3035 of 3143

El Paso County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 62,018.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3035 of 3143

La Salle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 485.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3035 of 3143

Terry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 833.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3032 of 3143

Duval County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 718.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3026 of 3143

Andrews County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,216.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3022 of 3143

Potter County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 8,034.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3022 of 3143

Hartley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 425.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3020 of 3143

Harris County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 320,781.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3008 of 3143

Dallas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 173,359.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3004 of 3143

Howard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,228.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3004 of 3143

Liberty County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 6,375.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3004 of 3143

Hemphill County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 236.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2997 of 3143

King County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 18.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2997 of 3143

Lipscomb County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 179.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2997 of 3143

Ector County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 9,789.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2994 of 3143

Bastrop County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 6,804.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2992 of 3143

Matagorda County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,386.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2992 of 3143

Coleman County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 544.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2983 of 3143

Collingsworth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 166.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2983 of 3143

Navarro County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 3,354.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2983 of 3143

Ward County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 695.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2983 of 3143

Live Oak County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 812.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2980 of 3143

Schleicher County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 162.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2976 of 3143

Knox County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 209.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2971 of 3143

Concho County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 243.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2965 of 3143

Kleberg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,552.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2965 of 3143

Mitchell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.0 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 2954 of 3143

Oldham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 114.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2954 of 3143

Upton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 195.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2945 of 3143

Waller County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 3,119.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2945 of 3143

Kimble County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 294.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2934 of 3143

Glasscock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 67.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2926 of 3143

Nolan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 802.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2921 of 3143

San Jacinto County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,659.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2905 of 3143

Gray County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,154.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2896 of 3143

Grimes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,780.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2896 of 3143

Pecos County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 845.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2896 of 3143

Jack County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 492.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2887 of 3143

Scurry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 884.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2887 of 3143

Shelby County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,275.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2887 of 3143

Comanche County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 763.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2878 of 3143

Refugio County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 385.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2878 of 3143

Atascosa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,542.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2869 of 3143

Hockley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,066.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2869 of 3143

Jim Wells County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,924.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2869 of 3143

Stephens County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 501.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2869 of 3143

Cherokee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,677.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2854 of 3143

Childress County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 369.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2854 of 3143

Crosby County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 254.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2854 of 3143

Wharton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,110.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2854 of 3143

Baylor County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 195.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2844 of 3143

Wilbarger County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 648.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2827 of 3143

Bee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,561.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2815 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 762.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2815 of 3143

Midland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 8,007.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2815 of 3143

San Saba County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 298.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2810 of 3143

Sutton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 166.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2810 of 3143

Goliad County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 372.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2796 of 3143

Hutchinson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 949.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2796 of 3143

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 882.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2796 of 3143

Camp County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 579.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2788 of 3143

Austin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,488.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2772 of 3143

Caldwell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,235.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2772 of 3143

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 11,733.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2772 of 3143

San Patricio County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 3,124.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2758 of 3143

Calhoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 927.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2741 of 3143

Nacogdoches County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,539.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2741 of 3143

Foard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 49.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2718 of 3143

Limestone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,041.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2718 of 3143

Menard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 99.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2706 of 3143

Lynn County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 240.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2682 of 3143

McMullen County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 25.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2682 of 3143

Bexar County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 85,386.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2663 of 3143

Leon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 722.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2663 of 3143

Mason County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 187.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2663 of 3143

Nueces County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 14,864.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2663 of 3143

Polk County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,411.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2663 of 3143

Angelina County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 3,538.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2637 of 3143

Burnet County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,362.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2637 of 3143

Dickens County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 78.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2637 of 3143

Eastland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 768.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2637 of 3143

Haskell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 241.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2637 of 3143

Tarrant County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 87,783.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2637 of 3143

Wichita County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 5,218.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2637 of 3143

Jim Hogg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 163.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2615 of 3143

Lavaca County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 876.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2615 of 3143

Reagan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 114.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2615 of 3143

Walker County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 3,313.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2615 of 3143

DeWitt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 838.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2585 of 3143

Medina County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,199.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2585 of 3143

Tom Green County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 4,716.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2585 of 3143

Victoria County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 3,581.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2585 of 3143

Young County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 754.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2585 of 3143

Karnes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 624.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2544 of 3143

Falls County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 688.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2519 of 3143

Jones County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 847.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2519 of 3143

Kaufman County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 6,159.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2519 of 3143

Ellis County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 7,712.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2493 of 3143

Erath County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,463.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2493 of 3143

Gregg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 4,577.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2493 of 3143

Rusk County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,044.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2493 of 3143

Wise County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,860.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2493 of 3143

Brazos County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 7,072.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2467 of 3143

Chambers County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,786.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2467 of 3143

Milam County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 976.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2467 of 3143

Motley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 50.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2467 of 3143

Real County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 112.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2467 of 3143

Tyler County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 822.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2467 of 3143

Colorado County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 779.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2450 of 3143

Gillespie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,119.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2450 of 3143

Hill County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,395.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2450 of 3143

Jeff Davis County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 82.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2450 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 492.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2423 of 3143

Sabine County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 410.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2423 of 3143

Brazoria 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 13,471.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2383 of 3143

Hopkins 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 1,314.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2383 of 3143

Martin 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 174.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2383 of 3143

Johnson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 6,488.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2347 of 3143

Lamar County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,749.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2347 of 3143

Runnels County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 347.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2347 of 3143

Bosque County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 670.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2313 of 3143

Marion County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 367.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2313 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,234.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2313 of 3143

Burleson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 658.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2274 of 3143

Delta County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 190.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2274 of 3143

Guadalupe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 6,025.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2274 of 3143

Hall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 102.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2274 of 3143

Houston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 802.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2274 of 3143

Hunt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 3,531.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2274 of 3143

McLennan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 8,074.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2274 of 3143

San Augustine County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 282.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2274 of 3143

Smith County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 7,877.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2274 of 3143

Morris County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 392.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2249 of 3143

Irion County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 48.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2212 of 3143

Palo Pinto County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 951.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2212 of 3143

Stonewall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 40.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2212 of 3143

Van Zandt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,043.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2212 of 3143

Anderson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,964.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2170 of 3143

Brewster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 331.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2170 of 3143

Cooke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,325.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2170 of 3143

Fisher County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 125.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2170 of 3143

Montague County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 684.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2170 of 3143

Travis County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 43,505.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2170 of 3143

Wilson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,683.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2170 of 3143

Henderson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,712.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2134 of 3143

Llano County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 793.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2134 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 20,304.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2134 of 3143

Trinity County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 459.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2134 of 3143

Fort Bend County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 25,730.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3143

Hays County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 7,406.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3143

Kerr County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,732.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3143

Throckmorton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 52.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3143

Upshur County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,298.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3143

Brown County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,168.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2057 of 3143

McCulloch County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 229.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2057 of 3143

Robertson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 514.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2057 of 3143

Fannin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,108.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2010 of 3143

Fayette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 780.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2010 of 3143

Freestone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 594.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2010 of 3143

Galveston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 10,217.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2010 of 3143

Grayson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 4,038.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2010 of 3143

Red River County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 360.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2010 of 3143

Hardeman County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 99.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1964 of 3143

Harrison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,893.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1964 of 3143

Lubbock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 7,889.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1964 of 3143

Coke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 98.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1921 of 3143

Kent County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 24.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1921 of 3143

Panola County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 625.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1921 of 3143

Roberts County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 22.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1921 of 3143

Bell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 9,335.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1874 of 3143

Taylor County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 3,489.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1874 of 3143

Blanco County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 370.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1821 of 3143

Sterling County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 32.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1821 of 3143

Wheeler County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 129.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1821 of 3143

Newton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 328.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1776 of 3143

Wood County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,287.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1776 of 3143

Borden County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 15.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1648 of 3143

Hamilton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 208.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1648 of 3143

Mills County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 114.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1648 of 3143

Coryell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,845.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1593 of 3143

Parker County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 3,834.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1593 of 3143

Denton 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 20,914.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1475 of 3143

Rains County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 303.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1475 of 3143

Somervell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 219.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1475 of 3143

Cass County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 628.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1405 of 3143

Lampasas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 505.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1405 of 3143

Williamson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 13,057.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1273 of 3143

Aransas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 541.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1194 of 3143

Collin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 21,339.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1194 of 3143

Donley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 60.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1194 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 212.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1194 of 3143

Bowie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,683.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143

Orange County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,464.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1042 of 3143

Callahan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 248.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 975 of 3143

Hood County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,148.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 889 of 3143

Rockwall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,967.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 889 of 3143

Jasper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 524.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 825 of 3143

Kendall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 790.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 825 of 3143

Carson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 86.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 751 of 3143

Randall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,144.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 751 of 3143

Comal County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,671.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Hardin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 821.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Armstrong 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 26.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 603 of 3143

Terrell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 13.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 548 of 3143

Archer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 108.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 443 of 3143

Bandera County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 245.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 242 of 3143

Clay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 96.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 163 of 3143

Shackelford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 15.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 39 of 3143

Loving County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 0.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/30/2026 10:26 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.