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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Michigan by County
Education: Less than High School
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 10.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 23,992,410.
• Rank within US : N/A

Michigan

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 555,811.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 18 of 52

Wayne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.0 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 144,518.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2031 of 3143

Macomb County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 58,058.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

Oakland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 45,222.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 235 of 3143

Kent County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 34,360.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 983 of 3143

Genesee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 23,518.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1181 of 3143

Ingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 11,170.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 572 of 3143

Saginaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 10,966.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1181 of 3143

Ottawa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 10,718.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 397 of 3143

Muskegon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 9,629.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1041 of 3143

Washtenaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 9,468.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 103 of 3143

St. Clair County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 9,226.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1065 of 3143

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 8,999.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1093 of 3143

Kalamazoo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 8,879.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 322 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 8,583.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 951 of 3143

Berrien County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 8,381.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 983 of 3143

Calhoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 7,916.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1233 of 3143

Allegan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 6,401.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 951 of 3143

Bay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 6,075.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1093 of 3143

Lenawee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 5,973.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1233 of 3143

Montcalm County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 5,562.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1940 of 3143

Van Buren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 5,519.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1712 of 3143

St. Joseph County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 5,518.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2264 of 3143

Livingston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 5,074.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 67 of 3143

Lapeer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 4,991.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 983 of 3143

Eaton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 4,550.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 432 of 3143

Ionia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.0 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 4,226.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1345 of 3143

Newaygo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,842.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1759 of 3143

Cass County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.0 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,704.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1620 of 3143

Branch County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,543.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1913 of 3143

Shiawassee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,531.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 843 of 3143

Grand Traverse County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,052.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 140 of 3143

Barry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,982.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 658 of 3143

Isabella County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,945.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1093 of 3143

Tuscola County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,854.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Hillsdale County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,816.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1319 of 3143

Sanilac County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,722.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1469 of 3143

Midland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,676.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 169 of 3143

Clinton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,637.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 199 of 3143

Clare County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,632.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Wexford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.0 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,386.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1620 of 3143

Gratiot County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,369.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1147 of 3143

Mecosta County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,342.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1233 of 3143

Gladwin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,110.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1824 of 3143

Delta County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,930.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 793 of 3143

Marquette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,922.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 140 of 3143

Iosco County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,911.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1573 of 3143

Chippewa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,902.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Oceana County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,870.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1546 of 3143

Cheboygan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,798.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1319 of 3143

Huron County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,730.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 915 of 3143

Osceola County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,617.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1573 of 3143

Alpena County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,616.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Roscommon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,575.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143

Manistee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,521.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1011 of 3143

Ogemaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,485.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1440 of 3143

Lake County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,389.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2427 of 3143

Arenac County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,339.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2001 of 3143

Kalkaska County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,273.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1501 of 3143

Mason County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,263.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 464 of 3143

Menominee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,254.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 822 of 3143

Houghton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,217.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 366 of 3143

Otsego County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,022.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 366 of 3143

Antrim County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 985.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 322 of 3143

Charlevoix County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 978.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 235 of 3143

Missaukee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 965.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1319 of 3143

Emmet County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 938.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 82 of 3143

Crawford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 897.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1268 of 3143

Oscoda County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 892.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2392 of 3143

Benzie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 825.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 464 of 3143

Presque Isle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 797.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 951 of 3143

Montmorency County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 696.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1369 of 3143

Mackinac County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 681.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1011 of 3143

Dickinson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 680.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 67 of 3143

Alcona County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 614.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 793 of 3143

Schoolcraft County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 530.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1198 of 3143

Leelanau County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 519.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 30 of 3143

Baraga County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 511.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143

Iron County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 475.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 322 of 3143

Gogebic County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 447.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 103 of 3143

Alger County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 419.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 514 of 3143

Luce County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 348.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Ontonagon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 269.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 366 of 3143

Keweenaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 68.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 98 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/28/2026 10:40 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 High School, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.