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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Ohio 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

Ohio

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 7,495,699.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 23 of 52

Holmes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 58.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 15,644.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3140 of 3143

Vinton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 82.9 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 7,516.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2767 of 3143

Coshocton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 83.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 21,116.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2703 of 3143

Noble County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 84.3 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 9,324.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2610 of 3143

Adams County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 85.9 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 16,104.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2392 of 3143

Meigs County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 86.4 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 13,587.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2318 of 3143

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 86.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 19,326.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2301 of 3143

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 86.7 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 66,821.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2264 of 3143

Fayette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 86.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 17,260.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2244 of 3143

Guernsey County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 86.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 23,407.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2244 of 3143

Pike County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 86.9 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 16,216.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2229 of 3143

Gallia County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 87.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 17,277.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2192 of 3143

Brown County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 87.3 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 26,825.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2153 of 3143

Ashtabula County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 87.6 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 59,997.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2100 of 3143

Highland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 87.6 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 26,133.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2100 of 3143

Morgan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 87.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 8,624.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2063 of 3143

Perry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.3 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 21,826.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1982 of 3143

Scioto County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 44,982.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1876 of 3143

Tuscarawas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.9 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 56,820.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1859 of 3143

Clark County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 89.0 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 83,385.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1838 of 3143

Ross County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 89.0 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 48,619.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1838 of 3143

Marion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 89.3 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 40,925.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1780 of 3143

Harrison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 89.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 9,238.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1736 of 3143

Hocking County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 89.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 17,733.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1736 of 3143

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 89.6 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 28,893.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1712 of 3143

Columbiana 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 65,556.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1661 of 3143

Pickaway County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 89.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 37,679.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1661 of 3143

Richland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.0 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 78,794.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1620 of 3143

Lawrence County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 36,393.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1602 of 3143

Morrow County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 22,672.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1602 of 3143

Paulding County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 11,788.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1501 of 3143

Trumbull County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 130,529.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1501 of 3143

Muskingum County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.6 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 53,909.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1469 of 3143

Carroll County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.7 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 17,504.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1440 of 3143

Darke 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 32,209.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

Huron County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.9 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 36,212.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1369 of 3143

Knox County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.0 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 37,985.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1345 of 3143

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.0 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 8,728.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1345 of 3143

Butler County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.2 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 231,700.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1292 of 3143

Champaign County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.2 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 25,025.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1292 of 3143

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.2 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 817,496.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1292 of 3143

Ashland 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 32,931.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1233 of 3143

Crawford 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 26,952.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1233 of 3143

Shelby 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 29,321.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1233 of 3143

Cuyahoga County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 812,854.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1198 of 3143

Lucas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 267,712.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1198 of 3143

Athens 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 33,393.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1147 of 3143

Geauga County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 61,246.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143

Lorain County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 204,668.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143

Williams County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 23,714.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143

Mahoning County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.9 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 149,125.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1093 of 3143

Clermont County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 92.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 136,238.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1041 of 3143

Belmont County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 92.2 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 44,301.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1011 of 3143

Jefferson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 92.2 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 42,219.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1011 of 3143

Clinton 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 26,228.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 951 of 3143

Logan 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 29,801.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 951 of 3143

Allen 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 63,216.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 915 of 3143

Preble 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 26,536.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 915 of 3143

Hardin 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 17,202.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Montgomery 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 341,639.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Hamilton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 92.7 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 521,598.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 843 of 3143

Defiance 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 24,491.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 822 of 3143

Miami County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 92.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 71,306.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 822 of 3143

Summit County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 92.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 355,907.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 822 of 3143

Portage County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 92.9 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 100,735.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 793 of 3143

Henry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 93.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 17,804.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 734 of 3143

Erie 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 50,326.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 704 of 3143

Stark 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 244,794.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 704 of 3143

Seneca County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 93.3 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 34,679.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Licking County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 93.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 116,228.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 630 of 3143

Sandusky County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 93.6 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 39,030.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 607 of 3143

Washington 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 39,678.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 547 of 3143

Fairfield County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 94.0 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 104,640.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 490 of 3143

Van Wert 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 18,888.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 464 of 3143

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 94.2 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 108,723.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 432 of 3143

Medina County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 94.3 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 123,313.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 423 of 3143

Lake 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 159,740.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 397 of 3143

Ottawa 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 28,772.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 397 of 3143

Fulton 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 27,590.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 366 of 3143

Auglaize 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 29,907.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 297 of 3143

Wyandot 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 14,442.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 297 of 3143

Wood County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 95.0 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 79,765.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 261 of 3143

Warren 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 162,330.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 235 of 3143

Mercer 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 26,887.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 211 of 3143

Putnam County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 95.3 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 22,004.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 199 of 3143

Hancock County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 95.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 49,274.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 127 of 3143

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 95.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 44,116.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 127 of 3143

Delaware County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 97.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 147,659.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 30 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/20/2026 11:06 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.

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