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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Florida by County
Education: At least bachelor's degree
Population Ages 25+
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

Florida

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 5,263,931.
• Rank within US : This state is ranked 27 of 52

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 79,954,302.
• Rank within US : N/A

Lafayette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 464.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3130 of 3143

Dixie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,037.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3126 of 3143

Union County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,119.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3097 of 3143

Hendry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,812.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3076 of 3143

DeSoto County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,810.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3054 of 3143

Hamilton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,090.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3042 of 3143

Holmes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,715.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2983 of 3143

Hardee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,051.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2970 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,705.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2953 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,317.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2953 of 3143

Glades County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,219.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2929 of 3143

Calhoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,303.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2896 of 3143

Putnam County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 7,483.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2795 of 3143

Gilchrist County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,909.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2745 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 5,109.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2729 of 3143

Bradford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 3,035.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2680 of 3143

Taylor County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,357.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2665 of 3143

Baker County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,911.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2629 of 3143

Liberty County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 867.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2537 of 3143

Okeechobee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 4,615.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2490 of 3143

Levy County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 5,284.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2476 of 3143

Columbia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 8,066.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2459 of 3143

Suwannee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 5,163.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2447 of 3143

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,065.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2043 of 3143

Highlands County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 15,880.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1884 of 3143

Gadsden County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 6,144.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1815 of 3143

Citrus County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 25,862.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1749 of 3143

Hernando County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 30,837.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1749 of 3143

Wakulla County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 5,345.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1588 of 3143

Marion County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 64,777.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1430 of 3143

Polk County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 119,424.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1410 of 3143

Gulf County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,866.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1171 of 3143

Charlotte County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 41,100.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1080 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,506.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1080 of 3143

St. Lucie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 64,367.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1066 of 3143

Lake County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 79,453.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 941 of 3143

Volusia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 115,140.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 897 of 3143

Bay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 36,394.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 830 of 3143

Pasco County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 119,691.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 830 of 3143

Osceola County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 77,102.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 814 of 3143

Clay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 44,484.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 784 of 3143

Escambia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 63,741.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 768 of 3143

Flagler County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 28,731.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 680 of 3143

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 184,547.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 654 of 3143

Santa Rosa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 42,334.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 642 of 3143

Duval County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 229,175.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 523 of 3143

Miami-Dade County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 639,297.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 515 of 3143

Indian River County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 42,950.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 501 of 3143

Brevard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 155,722.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 495 of 3143

Okaloosa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 50,536.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 467 of 3143

Walton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 20,019.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 467 of 3143

Manatee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 108,347.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 457 of 3143

Nassau County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 24,296.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 451 of 3143

Sumter County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 43,417.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 423 of 3143

Broward County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 498,695.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 386 of 3143

Pinellas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 268,418.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 386 of 3143

Martin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 45,671.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 352 of 3143

Hillsborough County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 382,542.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 335 of 3143

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 24,381.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 316 of 3143

Orange County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 376,923.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 301 of 3143

Collier County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 118,525.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 267 of 3143

Palm Beach County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 439,656.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 262 of 3143

Sarasota County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 143,058.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 257 of 3143

Seminole County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 143,383.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 198 of 3143

Alachua County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 81,947.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 117 of 3143

Leon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 86,063.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 101 of 3143

St. Johns County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 101,679.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 101 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 06/30/2025 11:10 pm.

Φ Rural-Urban Continuum Codes provided by the USDA.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Education: At least bachelor's degree, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.