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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Mississippi by County
Education: Less than 9th grade
Population Ages 25+
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 10,732,389.
• Rank within US : N/A

Mississippi

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 87,856.
• Rank within US : This state is ranked 41 of 52

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,794.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3002 of 3143

Issaquena County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 83.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2929 of 3143

Benton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 450.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2903 of 3143

Humphreys County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 409.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2889 of 3143

Coahoma County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,017.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2851 of 3143

Pontotoc County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,605.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2851 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,243.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2851 of 3143

Yazoo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,461.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2851 of 3143

Wayne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 962.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2831 of 3143

Leake County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,033.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2796 of 3143

Quitman County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 298.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2796 of 3143

Union County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,355.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2796 of 3143

Noxubee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 479.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2769 of 3143

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 334.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2749 of 3143

Lawrence County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 552.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2749 of 3143

Sunflower County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,209.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2749 of 3143

Tishomingo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 932.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2749 of 3143

Calhoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 625.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2715 of 3143

Bolivar County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,312.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2682 of 3143

Chickasaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 744.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2682 of 3143

Simpson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,153.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2682 of 3143

Smith County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 630.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2660 of 3143

Alcorn County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,472.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2587 of 3143

Leflore County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,041.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2587 of 3143

Marshall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,443.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2587 of 3143

Itawamba County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 967.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2563 of 3143

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,430.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2563 of 3143

Adams County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,192.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2536 of 3143

Greene County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 595.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2536 of 3143

Holmes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 625.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2536 of 3143

Kemper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 345.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2514 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 303.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2489 of 3143

Tallahatchie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 483.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2461 of 3143

Tate County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,020.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2461 of 3143

Yalobusha County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 501.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2461 of 3143

Neshoba County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,014.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2426 of 3143

Walthall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 515.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2426 of 3143

Jones County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,371.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2390 of 3143

Marion County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 901.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2390 of 3143

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 393.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2365 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 355.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2365 of 3143

Tippah County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 752.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2365 of 3143

Pearl River County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,014.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2340 of 3143

Attala County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 598.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2311 of 3143

Sharkey County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 124.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2311 of 3143

Winston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 623.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2311 of 3143

Clay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 625.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2252 of 3143

Jefferson Davis County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 373.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2171 of 3143

Panola County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,019.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2139 of 3143

Claiborne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 221.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2017 of 3143

Copiah County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 787.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2017 of 3143

Pike County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,103.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2017 of 3143

Webster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 290.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2017 of 3143

Grenada County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 618.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1974 of 3143

Newton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 579.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1974 of 3143

Prentiss County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 690.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1974 of 3143

Covington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 503.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1935 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 4,086.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1935 of 3143

Stone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 496.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1935 of 3143

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,193.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1891 of 3143

Perry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 315.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1891 of 3143

Lauderdale County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,934.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1839 of 3143

Hinds County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 5,518.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1792 of 3143

Lowndes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,425.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1734 of 3143

Tunica County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 225.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1734 of 3143

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,114.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1734 of 3143

Clarke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 376.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1634 of 3143

Harrison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 4,998.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1634 of 3143

Oktibbeha County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 884.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1563 of 3143

Amite County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 303.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1505 of 3143

George County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 539.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1505 of 3143

Hancock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,123.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1505 of 3143

Lincoln County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 795.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1505 of 3143

Lamar County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,394.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1444 of 3143

Rankin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 3,571.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1444 of 3143

Choctaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 172.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1313 of 3143

Jasper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 339.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1313 of 3143

DeSoto County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 3,442.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1173 of 3143

Lafayette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 867.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1024 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,872.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 946 of 3143

Wilkinson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 153.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 946 of 3143

Forrest County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,157.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 875 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 12/12/2025 11:56 am.

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: Less than 9th grade, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.