State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Wisconsin by County
Education: Less than 9th grade
Population Ages 25+
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 10,803,193.
• Rank within US : N/A

Wisconsin

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 96,274.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 7 of 52

Clark County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,445.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3035 of 3143

Vernon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,248.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2585 of 3143

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,484.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2249 of 3143

Lafayette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 504.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3143

Milwaukee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 25,715.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2010 of 3143

Trempealeau County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 785.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1821 of 3143

Taylor County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 506.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1701 of 3143

Grant 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 1,067.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1534 of 3143

Richland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 395.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1475 of 3143

Waushara County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 597.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1475 of 3143

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,884.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1405 of 3143

Kenosha County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 3,556.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1405 of 3143

Barron 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 1,003.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1338 of 3143

Marathon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,915.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1338 of 3143

Sauk 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 1,409.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1338 of 3143

Pepin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 156.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1273 of 3143

Adams County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 484.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1194 of 3143

Green Lake County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 380.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1194 of 3143

Langlade County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 407.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1194 of 3143

Walworth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,975.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1194 of 3143

Manitowoc County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,621.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143

Racine County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 3,540.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1042 of 3143

Lincoln 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 540.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 975 of 3143

Sheboygan 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 2,096.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 975 of 3143

Rock 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 2,744.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 889 of 3143

Brown County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 4,267.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 825 of 3143

Dodge County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,495.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 825 of 3143

Buffalo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 214.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 751 of 3143

Chippewa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,058.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 751 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 325.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 751 of 3143

Green County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 565.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Marinette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 660.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Menominee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 55.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Rusk County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 222.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Sawyer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 295.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Shawano County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 619.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Columbia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 855.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 603 of 3143

Forest County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 137.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 603 of 3143

Portage County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 927.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 603 of 3143

Waupaca County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 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 603 of 3143

Florence County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 69.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 548 of 3143

Fond du Lac County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,411.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 548 of 3143

Outagamie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,527.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 548 of 3143

Burnett County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 239.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 485 of 3143

Crawford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 215.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 485 of 3143

Juneau County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 351.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 485 of 3143

Eau Claire County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,196.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 443 of 3143

Dane County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 5,924.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 364 of 3143

Marquette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 186.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 364 of 3143

Washburn County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 204.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 364 of 3143

Iowa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 257.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 309 of 3143

Kewaunee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 220.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 309 of 3143

Oconto County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 431.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 309 of 3143

Wood County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 778.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 309 of 3143

Calumet County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 530.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 242 of 3143

Dunn County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 392.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 242 of 3143

La Crosse County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,086.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 242 of 3143

Polk County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 464.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 242 of 3143

Winnebago County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,601.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 242 of 3143

Ashland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 145.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 198 of 3143

Price County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 143.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 198 of 3143

Bayfield County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 157.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 163 of 3143

Door County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.1 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 268.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 132 of 3143

Douglas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 331.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 92 of 3143

Oneida County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 291.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 92 of 3143

St. Croix County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 653.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 92 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 1,006.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 92 of 3143

Iron County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 47.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 67 of 3143

Vilas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 167.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 67 of 3143

Waukesha County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 2,427.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 54 of 3143

Ozaukee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Education: Less Than 9th Grade) : The number of people (education: less than 9th grade) is 484.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 39 of 3143

Pierce County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 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 30 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 05/12/2026 9:34 am.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Education: Less than 9th grade, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.