State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Minnesota by County
Education: At least high school
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 89.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 206,814,893.
• Rank within US : N/A

Minnesota

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 3,685,922.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 7 of 52

Nobles County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 79.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 10,846.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2979 of 3143

Watonwan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 86.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 6,362.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2349 of 3143

Mahnomen County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 88.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 2,862.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2012 of 3143

Clearwater County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 88.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,187.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1960 of 3143

Mower County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 88.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 23,707.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1913 of 3143

Todd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 89.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 15,882.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1661 of 3143

Kanabec County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 90.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 10,634.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

Kandiyohi County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 27,150.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1268 of 3143

Freeborn County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 19,883.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1233 of 3143

Pine County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 20,177.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1198 of 3143

Mille Lacs County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 17,325.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1181 of 3143

Renville County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 9,325.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1181 of 3143

Chippewa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 7,699.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1147 of 3143

Ramsey County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 336,377.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1147 of 3143

Murray County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,334.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1093 of 3143

Faribault County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 9,111.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1065 of 3143

Pipestone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,725.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1041 of 3143

Beltrami County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 26,771.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 983 of 3143

Lyon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 15,258.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 951 of 3143

Stearns County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 92,317.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 915 of 3143

Stevens County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,451.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 915 of 3143

Benton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 25,460.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Wadena County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 8,816.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Rice County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 40,571.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 843 of 3143

Brown County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 16,533.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 822 of 3143

Morrison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 22,279.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 822 of 3143

Yellow Medicine County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 6,151.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 822 of 3143

Marshall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,848.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 766 of 3143

Becker County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 22,889.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 704 of 3143

Isanti County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 27,577.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 704 of 3143

Fillmore County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 13,760.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Goodhue County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 31,766.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 658 of 3143

Rock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 6,085.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 658 of 3143

Wilkin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 4,160.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 658 of 3143

Redwood County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 9,764.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 630 of 3143

Waseca County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 12,214.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 630 of 3143

Carlton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 24,348.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 607 of 3143

McLeod County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 24,148.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 574 of 3143

Norman County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 4,160.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 574 of 3143

Roseau County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 9,904.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 574 of 3143

Steele County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 24,016.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 574 of 3143

Meeker County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 15,217.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 547 of 3143

Polk County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 19,441.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 547 of 3143

Big Stone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 3,474.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 514 of 3143

Swift County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 6,264.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 514 of 3143

Sibley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 9,942.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 490 of 3143

Hennepin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 835,791.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 464 of 3143

Winona County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 29,562.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 464 of 3143

Hubbard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 15,035.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 432 of 3143

Lincoln County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 3,746.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 432 of 3143

Cass County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 21,624.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 423 of 3143

Traverse County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 2,133.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 423 of 3143

Anoka County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 239,920.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 397 of 3143

Otter Tail County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 41,063.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 397 of 3143

Sherburne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 62,793.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 397 of 3143

Cottonwood County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 7,193.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 366 of 3143

Nicollet County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 21,109.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 366 of 3143

Aitkin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 11,992.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 351 of 3143

Crow Wing County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 46,657.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 351 of 3143

Le Sueur County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 19,254.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 351 of 3143

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 96,258.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 351 of 3143

Wright County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 91,863.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 351 of 3143

Blue Earth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 38,719.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 322 of 3143

Koochiching County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 8,534.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 322 of 3143

Lake County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 7,778.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 297 of 3143

Pennington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 9,141.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 297 of 3143

Grant County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 4,111.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 279 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 6,762.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 279 of 3143

Olmsted County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 106,414.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 235 of 3143

St. Louis County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 131,618.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 235 of 3143

Wabasha County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 14,783.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 235 of 3143

Dakota County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 289,704.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 211 of 3143

Itasca County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 31,600.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 211 of 3143

Lac qui Parle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 4,589.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 211 of 3143

Martin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 13,328.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 211 of 3143

Red Lake County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 2,600.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 211 of 3143

Clay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 38,719.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 199 of 3143

Dodge County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 13,534.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 177 of 3143

Houston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 12,810.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 177 of 3143

Pope County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 7,922.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 140 of 3143

Chisago County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 39,273.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 113 of 3143

Kittson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 2,798.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 113 of 3143

Douglas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 96.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 27,262.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 103 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 96.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 181,238.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 98 of 3143

Cook County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 96.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 4,380.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 50 of 3143

Lake of the Woods County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 96.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 2,795.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 43 of 3143

Carver County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 97.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 71,347.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 36 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/20/2026 11:25 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: At least high school, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.