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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Mississippi 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

Mississippi

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 85,528.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 38 of 52

Issaquena County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 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 2989 of 3143

Benton 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 490.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2954 of 3143

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,545.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2934 of 3143

Sunflower 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 1,317.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2878 of 3143

Union 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 1,468.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2878 of 3143

Calhoun 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 687.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2844 of 3143

Coahoma 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 974.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2833 of 3143

Pontotoc 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 1,559.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2833 of 3143

Noxubee 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 494.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2827 of 3143

Yazoo 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 1,258.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2815 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,946.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2772 of 3143

Chickasaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 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 2758 of 3143

Tallahatchie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 557.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2758 of 3143

Tishomingo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 905.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2758 of 3143

Simpson 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 1,149.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2718 of 3143

Tippah 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 940.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2718 of 3143

Wayne 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 861.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2718 of 3143

Marshall 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 1,521.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2682 of 3143

Sharkey 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 161.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2682 of 3143

Lawrence 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 497.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2663 of 3143

Leake 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 869.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2637 of 3143

Humphreys 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 296.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2615 of 3143

Monroe 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 1,425.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2615 of 3143

Alcorn 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 1,445.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2585 of 3143

Franklin 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 319.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2585 of 3143

Quitman 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 231.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2544 of 3143

Yalobusha 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 513.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2544 of 3143

Clay 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 704.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2493 of 3143

Jefferson Davis 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 445.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2493 of 3143

Leflore 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 947.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2493 of 3143

Tate 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 1,037.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2493 of 3143

Jones 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 2,415.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2467 of 3143

Bolivar 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 1,042.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2450 of 3143

Smith 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 506.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2383 of 3143

Montgomery 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 343.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2347 of 3143

Adams 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 1,022.
• 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 845.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2313 of 3143

Pearl River 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 1,948.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2313 of 3143

Panola 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 1,065.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2274 of 3143

Choctaw 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 269.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2212 of 3143

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

Grenada 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 659.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2170 of 3143

Newton 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 628.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2170 of 3143

Walthall 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 436.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2170 of 3143

Copiah 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 833.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2134 of 3143

Itawamba 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 728.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2134 of 3143

Jackson 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 4,569.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2134 of 3143

Neshoba 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 827.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2134 of 3143

Webster 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 306.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2134 of 3143

Covington 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 534.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3143

Greene 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 446.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3143

Holmes 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 465.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3143

Jefferson 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 214.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3143

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

Attala 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 483.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2010 of 3143

Lee 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 2,260.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1964 of 3143

Lauderdale 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 1,917.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1874 of 3143

Prentiss 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 659.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1874 of 3143

Hancock 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 1,286.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1821 of 3143

Hinds 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 5,516.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1821 of 3143

Stone 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 462.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1776 of 3143

Claiborne 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 186.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1701 of 3143

Harrison 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 5,191.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1701 of 3143

Pike 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 913.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1701 of 3143

Oktibbeha 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 930.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1648 of 3143

Clarke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 365.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1593 of 3143

Rankin 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 3,748.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1593 of 3143

George County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 550.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1534 of 3143

Lowndes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,291.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1534 of 3143

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 981.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1534 of 3143

Winston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 401.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1534 of 3143

Lincoln 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 706.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1273 of 3143

Jasper 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 304.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1194 of 3143

Wilkinson 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 163.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1194 of 3143

Amite 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 247.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143

Carroll 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 200.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143

DeSoto 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 3,416.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143

Lamar 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 1,196.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143

Perry 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 216.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143

Madison 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 1,966.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1042 of 3143

Forrest 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 1,116.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 889 of 3143

Lafayette 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 807.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 889 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/26/2026 5:43 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.