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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Georgia 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

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

Georgia

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 311,914.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 36 of 52

Atkinson 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 909.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3109 of 3143

Whitfield County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 8,961.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3071 of 3143

Hancock 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 739.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3026 of 3143

Clinch County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 481.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3013 of 3143

Hall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 14,809.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3013 of 3143

Telfair 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 872.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2997 of 3143

Macon 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 784.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2954 of 3143

Murray 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 2,461.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2954 of 3143

Chattooga 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 1,546.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2945 of 3143

Charlton 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 716.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2934 of 3143

Echols County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 188.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2926 of 3143

Jenkins 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 568.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2926 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,819.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2911 of 3143

Habersham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,723.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2905 of 3143

Candler 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 581.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2887 of 3143

Gordon 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 3,239.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2887 of 3143

Pulaski 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 587.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2854 of 3143

Coffee 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 2,173.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2844 of 3143

Colquitt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,258.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2833 of 3143

Grady County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,330.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2833 of 3143

Treutlen County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 323.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2833 of 3143

Terrell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 457.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2827 of 3143

Stephens 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 1,358.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2815 of 3143

Marion County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 391.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2810 of 3143

Calhoun 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 296.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2796 of 3143

Evans 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 477.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2741 of 3143

Miller 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 278.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2741 of 3143

Wilkes 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 475.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2741 of 3143

Gwinnett County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 41,677.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2718 of 3143

Montgomery 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 386.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2718 of 3143

Turner 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 385.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2706 of 3143

Jefferson 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 671.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2682 of 3143

Toombs 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 1,109.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2682 of 3143

Ben Hill 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 731.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2663 of 3143

Clayton 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 11,980.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2663 of 3143

Tattnall 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 1,056.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2663 of 3143

Appling 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 783.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2637 of 3143

Berrien 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 793.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2637 of 3143

Cook 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 716.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2637 of 3143

Jeff Davis 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 591.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2615 of 3143

Taylor 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 346.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2615 of 3143

Wilcox 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 398.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2615 of 3143

Gilmer 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 1,464.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2585 of 3143

Emanuel County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 906.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2571 of 3143

Floyd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 3,923.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2571 of 3143

Brooks 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 658.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2519 of 3143

Glascock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 117.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2519 of 3143

Taliaferro 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 64.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2493 of 3143

Ware 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 1,365.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2493 of 3143

Warren 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 211.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2493 of 3143

Stewart 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 214.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2450 of 3143

Sumter 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 998.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2450 of 3143

Washington 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 761.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2450 of 3143

Brantley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 682.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2423 of 3143

Irwin 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 328.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2423 of 3143

Polk 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 1,541.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2423 of 3143

White 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 1,081.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2423 of 3143

Barrow 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 3,106.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2383 of 3143

Bleckley 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 429.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2383 of 3143

McIntosh 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 468.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2383 of 3143

Burke 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 803.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2347 of 3143

Decatur 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 991.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2347 of 3143

Franklin 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 837.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2347 of 3143

Meriwether 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 760.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2347 of 3143

Peach 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 921.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2313 of 3143

Quitman 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 83.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2313 of 3143

Mitchell 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 709.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2274 of 3143

Tift 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 1,342.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2274 of 3143

Randolph 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 198.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2249 of 3143

Clarke 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 3,517.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2212 of 3143

Twiggs 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 282.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2212 of 3143

Carroll 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 3,633.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2170 of 3143

DeKalb 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 24,067.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2170 of 3143

Dooly 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 393.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2170 of 3143

Johnson 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 314.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2170 of 3143

Putnam 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 764.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2170 of 3143

Talbot 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 200.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2170 of 3143

Lanier 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 309.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2134 of 3143

Bacon 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 322.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3143

Crawford 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 376.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3143

Crisp 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 598.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3143

Walker 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 2,149.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3143

Wilkinson 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 269.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3143

Early 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 306.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2057 of 3143

Fannin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 857.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2057 of 3143

Oglethorpe 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 477.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2057 of 3143

Dougherty 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 2,299.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2010 of 3143

Jackson 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 2,386.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2010 of 3143

Pierce 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 567.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2010 of 3143

Haralson 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 886.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1964 of 3143

Clay 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 80.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1921 of 3143

Banks County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 532.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1874 of 3143

Seminole County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 268.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1874 of 3143

Wheeler County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 183.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1874 of 3143

Butts County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 710.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1821 of 3143

Cobb County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 20,039.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1821 of 3143

Dodge 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 546.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1821 of 3143

Elbert 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 531.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1821 of 3143

Bartow 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 2,856.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1776 of 3143

Webster 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 66.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1776 of 3143

Glynn County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,175.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1701 of 3143

Lincoln County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 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 1701 of 3143

Lowndes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,565.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1701 of 3143

Muscogee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 4,788.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1701 of 3143

Walton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,544.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1701 of 3143

Wayne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 760.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1701 of 3143

Bibb 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 3,662.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1648 of 3143

Long 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 408.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1648 of 3143

Upson 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 679.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1648 of 3143

Catoosa 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 1,625.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1593 of 3143

Cherokee 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 6,500.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1593 of 3143

Rockdale 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 2,203.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1593 of 3143

Spalding 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 1,590.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1593 of 3143

Worth 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 487.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1593 of 3143

Dade County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 371.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1534 of 3143

Douglas 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 3,066.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1475 of 3143

Monroe 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 662.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1475 of 3143

Richmond 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 4,419.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1475 of 3143

Union 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 674.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1475 of 3143

Baldwin 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 848.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1405 of 3143

Chatham 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 6,447.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1405 of 3143

Jasper 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 343.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1405 of 3143

Morgan 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 457.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1405 of 3143

Newton 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 2,373.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1405 of 3143

Screven 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 328.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1405 of 3143

Baker County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 64.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1338 of 3143

Jones 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 601.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1338 of 3143

Thomas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 923.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1338 of 3143

Bryan 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 884.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1273 of 3143

Bulloch County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,347.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1273 of 3143

Dawson 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 619.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1273 of 3143

Houston 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 3,222.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1273 of 3143

Laurens County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 968.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1273 of 3143

Pickens 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 763.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1273 of 3143

Rabun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 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 1273 of 3143

Lamar 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 377.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1194 of 3143

McDuffie 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 415.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1194 of 3143

Troup 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 1,330.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1194 of 3143

Greene County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 418.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143

Heard 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 219.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143

Schley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 83.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143

Hart County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 520.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1042 of 3143

Lee 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 576.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1042 of 3143

Columbia 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 2,716.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 975 of 3143

Fayette 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 2,100.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 975 of 3143

Forsyth 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 4,250.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 889 of 3143

Paulding 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 2,827.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 889 of 3143

Coweta 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 2,436.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 825 of 3143

Henry 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 3,689.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 825 of 3143

Fulton 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 16,740.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 751 of 3143

Camden County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 778.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Liberty 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 805.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Effingham 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 909.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 603 of 3143

Pike 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 274.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 603 of 3143

Lumpkin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 384.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 485 of 3143

Towns County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 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 485 of 3143

Harris County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 382.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 309 of 3143

Oconee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 363.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 198 of 3143

Chattahoochee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 20.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 21 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/26/2026 9:57 pm.

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.