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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Wisconsin 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

Wisconsin

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,333,128.
• Rank within US : This state is ranked 29 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

Clark County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,891.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2867 of 3143

Marquette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,793.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2646 of 3143

Forest County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,063.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2592 of 3143

Langlade County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• 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 2,329.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2476 of 3143

Jackson 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 2,437.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2459 of 3143

Juneau 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 3,219.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2459 of 3143

Rusk 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 1,697.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2459 of 3143

Taylor County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,327.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2392 of 3143

Price County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,838.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2336 of 3143

Adams County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,923.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2308 of 3143

Waushara County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 3,269.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2295 of 3143

Crawford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,161.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2138 of 3143

Oconto County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 5,441.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2064 of 3143

Shawano County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 5,509.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2064 of 3143

Lincoln County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 4,177.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1932 of 3143

Marinette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 6,101.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1914 of 3143

Menominee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 486.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1901 of 3143

Dodge County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 12,823.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1854 of 3143

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 6,230.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1835 of 3143

Trempealeau County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 4,136.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1791 of 3143

Waupaca County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 7,614.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1791 of 3143

Kewaunee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 3,036.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1707 of 3143

Lafayette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,340.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1707 of 3143

Richland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,553.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1686 of 3143

Wood County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 11,344.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1570 of 3143

Burnett County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,894.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1488 of 3143

Ashland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,474.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1473 of 3143

Buffalo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,156.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1473 of 3143

Manitowoc County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 13,079.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1458 of 3143

Barron County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 7,434.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1445 of 3143

Green Lake County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 3,058.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1419 of 3143

Fond du Lac 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 16,498.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1410 of 3143

Florence County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 849.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1342 of 3143

Iron County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,156.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1312 of 3143

Pepin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,252.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1293 of 3143

Washburn County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,990.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1293 of 3143

Polk County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 7,865.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1283 of 3143

Chippewa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 11,494.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1237 of 3143

Grant County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 7,999.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1156 of 3143

Vernon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 5,153.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1142 of 3143

Columbia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 10,788.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1028 of 3143

Rock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 29,085.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1028 of 3143

Sauk County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 12,256.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 969 of 3143

Green County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 7,139.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 922 of 3143

Sawyer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• 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 3,769.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 897 of 3143

Marathon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 26,333.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 887 of 3143

Sheboygan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 22,530.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 887 of 3143

Douglas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 8,876.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 849 of 3143

Racine 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 37,985.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 830 of 3143

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 16,755.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 826 of 3143

Oneida County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 8,350.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 807 of 3143

Iowa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 4,852.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 799 of 3143

Dunn County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 8,257.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 753 of 3143

Vilas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 5,623.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 671 of 3143

Kenosha 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 35,366.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 654 of 3143

Winnebago 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 36,248.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 642 of 3143

Outagamie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 41,952.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 588 of 3143

Pierce County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 8,707.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 588 of 3143

Walworth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 22,995.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 568 of 3143

Brown County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 58,981.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 561 of 3143

Calumet County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 11,975.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 553 of 3143

Portage County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 15,520.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 487 of 3143

Milwaukee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 209,851.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 478 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 34,133.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 435 of 3143

Bayfield County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• 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 4,474.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 431 of 3143

Eau Claire County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 24,324.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 393 of 3143

La Crosse County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 28,244.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 374 of 3143

Door County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 8,792.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 341 of 3143

St. Croix County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 25,574.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 274 of 3143

Waukesha County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 139,995.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 114 of 3143

Ozaukee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 32,739.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 83 of 3143

Dane County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 204,572.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 53 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 07/03/2025 1:48 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.