Interpretation of Demographics Data
Demographic Data Report for North Dakota 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
North Dakota
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 12,040.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 7 of 52
McIntosh 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 133.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 2772 of 3143
Emmons 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 156.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 2682 of 3143
Logan 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 70.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 2383 of 3143
McKenzie 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 471.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 2383 of 3143
Towner 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 77.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 2383 of 3143
LaMoure 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 147.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 2347 of 3143
Renville 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 83.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 2347 of 3143
Grant 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 87.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 2313 of 3143
Walsh 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 341.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 2212 of 3143
Ransom 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 165.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1964 of 3143
Mountrail 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 241.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1921 of 3143
McHenry 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 143.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1874 of 3143
Mercer 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 232.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1874 of 3143
Pembina 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 185.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1821 of 3143
Wells 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 99.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1701 of 3143
Adams 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 52.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1593 of 3143
Billings 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 24.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1534 of 3143
Stutsman 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 503.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1534 of 3143
Oliver 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 41.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1475 of 3143
Stark 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 697.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1475 of 3143
Dickey 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 101.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1405 of 3143
Rolette 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 220.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1405 of 3143
Bowman 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 59.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1338 of 3143
Divide 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 49.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1338 of 3143
Griggs 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 49.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1338 of 3143
Benson 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 98.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1273 of 3143
Ramsey 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 224.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1194 of 3143
Sheridan 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 27.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143
Pierce County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 70.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 975 of 3143
Ward 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 1,104.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 975 of 3143
Eddy 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 42.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 889 of 3143
Hettinger 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 43.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 889 of 3143
Morton 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 566.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 889 of 3143
Kidder 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 38.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 825 of 3143
Sargent 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 64.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 825 of 3143
Burke County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 32.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 751 of 3143
Foster County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 56.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 751 of 3143
Sioux 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 41.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143
Burleigh County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,384.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 603 of 3143
McLean County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 144.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 603 of 3143
Barnes 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 138.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 485 of 3143
Traill County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 91.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 443 of 3143
Cass County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,987.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 364 of 3143
Cavalier County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 41.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 364 of 3143
Grand Forks County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 710.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 364 of 3143
Williams County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 395.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 364 of 3143
Golden Valley County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 17.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 242 of 3143
Nelson County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 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 242 of 3143
Richland County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 156.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 242 of 3143
Dunn County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 38.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 198 of 3143
Steele County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 17.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 198 of 3143
Bottineau County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 54.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 163 of 3143
Slope County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
- People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 6.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 92 of 3143
Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/26/2026 4:46 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.