State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Virginia 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

Virginia

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 506,620.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 26 of 52

Manassas Park City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,562.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3044 of 3143

Buchanan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,191.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3003 of 3143

Lunenburg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,713.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2936 of 3143

Emporia City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 704.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2932 of 3143

Greensville County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,599.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2912 of 3143

Manassas City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 5,264.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2908 of 3143

Wise County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 4,869.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2899 of 3143

Brunswick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,136.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2812 of 3143

Richmond County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.6 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 2812 of 3143

Russell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,263.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2781 of 3143

Page County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,941.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2752 of 3143

Charlotte County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,359.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2730 of 3143

Accomack County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,982.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2691 of 3143

Henry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 5,955.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2668 of 3143

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,671.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2668 of 3143

Halifax County with South Boston City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,922.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2656 of 3143

Sussex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,309.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2656 of 3143

Bath County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.0 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 506.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2652 of 3143

Harrisonburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 4,041.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2610 of 3143

Galax City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 698.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2601 of 3143

Patrick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,088.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2587 of 3143

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,463.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2554 of 3143

Dickenson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,546.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2537 of 3143

Essex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,184.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2537 of 3143

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,207.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2452 of 3143

Grayson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,688.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2437 of 3143

Nottoway County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,628.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2437 of 3143

Mecklenburg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,251.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2416 of 3143

Pittsylvania 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 6,331.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2392 of 3143

Buckingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 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 2378 of 3143

Franklin City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 770.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2349 of 3143

Covington City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 523.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2318 of 3143

Cumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 994.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2318 of 3143

Amelia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,331.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2301 of 3143

Petersburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,010.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2264 of 3143

Smyth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,849.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2244 of 3143

Danville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,753.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2192 of 3143

Lancaster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,147.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2192 of 3143

Craig County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 443.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2175 of 3143

Southampton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,712.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2153 of 3143

Tazewell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,632.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2153 of 3143

Northampton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,156.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2133 of 3143

Rockingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 7,379.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2133 of 3143

Winchester City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,347.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2121 of 3143

Culpeper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 4,417.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2063 of 3143

Westmoreland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,752.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2063 of 3143

Buena Vista City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 493.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2042 of 3143

Charles City County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 637.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2042 of 3143

Prince Edward 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 1,468.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1913 of 3143

Hopewell City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,699.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Martinsville City

• 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 1,001.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Highland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 196.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1876 of 3143

Portsmouth City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.0 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 7,229.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1838 of 3143

Waynesboro City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,755.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1824 of 3143

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,171.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1800 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,091.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1780 of 3143

Caroline County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,383.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1736 of 3143

Northumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,025.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1736 of 3143

Alleghany County and Clifton Forge City

• 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 1,146.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1712 of 3143

Amherst County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,318.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1685 of 3143

Nelson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,156.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1685 of 3143

Roanoke City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 7,099.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1685 of 3143

Shenandoah County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,286.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1661 of 3143

Frederick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 6,696.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1637 of 3143

Louisa 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 2,958.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1620 of 3143

Campbell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,985.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1602 of 3143

Prince William County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 31,297.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1602 of 3143

Norfolk City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 14,793.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1573 of 3143

Richmond City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 15,974.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1573 of 3143

Wythe 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 2,042.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1573 of 3143

Bristol City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,185.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1546 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,869.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1531 of 3143

King and Queen County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 495.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1469 of 3143

Fairfax City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,520.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1440 of 3143

Spotsylvania County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 9,161.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1440 of 3143

Colonial Heights City

• 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 1,155.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

Dinwiddie 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 1,872.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

Mathews 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 616.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

Floyd 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 1,046.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1345 of 3143

Lynchburg City

• 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 4,041.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1345 of 3143

Prince George 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 2,479.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1345 of 3143

Lexington City

• 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 301.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1319 of 3143

Rockbridge 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 1,515.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1319 of 3143

Suffolk City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 5,955.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1292 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,506.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1268 of 3143

Middlesex 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 753.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1268 of 3143

Greene 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 1,287.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1233 of 3143

Rappahannock 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 490.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1233 of 3143

Surry 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 424.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1233 of 3143

Orange 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 2,311.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1198 of 3143

Powhatan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,015.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1198 of 3143

Gloucester County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,417.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1147 of 3143

Pulaski County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,112.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1147 of 3143

Augusta 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 4,655.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1093 of 3143

Giles 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 985.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1093 of 3143

Newport News City

• 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 9,611.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1065 of 3143

Isle of Wight 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 2,266.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1041 of 3143

King George County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,476.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1041 of 3143

Fredericksburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,359.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1011 of 3143

Bland 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 379.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 951 of 3143

Fauquier 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 3,877.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 951 of 3143

Appomattox County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 884.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 915 of 3143

Stafford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.3 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 7,743.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 843 of 3143

Bedford City and County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 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 793 of 3143

Clarke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 795.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 793 of 3143

Alexandria City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 8,305.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 766 of 3143

Hampton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 6,549.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 766 of 3143

Chesterfield County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 17,765.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 734 of 3143

Fairfax County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 53,957.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 704 of 3143

King William County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 888.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 704 of 3143

Henrico County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 15,710.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Charlottesville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,888.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 630 of 3143

Williamsburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 498.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 630 of 3143

Fluvanna County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,324.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 607 of 3143

Radford City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 465.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 547 of 3143

Loudoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 17,324.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 514 of 3143

Staunton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,134.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 514 of 3143

New Kent 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 1,087.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 464 of 3143

Albemarle 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 4,579.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 432 of 3143

Chesapeake City

• 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 9,990.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 432 of 3143

Norton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 145.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 432 of 3143

Salem City

• 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 1,001.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 432 of 3143

Botetourt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 1,445.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 423 of 3143

Hanover County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 4,391.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 366 of 3143

Roanoke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 3,868.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 366 of 3143

Virginia Beach City

• 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 16,774.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 322 of 3143

Arlington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 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 211 of 3143

James City County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,863.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 211 of 3143

York County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 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 211 of 3143

Falls Church City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 464.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 177 of 3143

Goochland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 928.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 177 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 2,350.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 127 of 3143

Poquoson City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
• People(Education: Less Than High School) : The number of people(education: less than high school) is 225.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 21 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/27/2026 2:54 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.