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Least educated, Massachusetts counties

Massachusetts counties with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2024 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPBACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHERVS 2000

01Hampden County, MAMA464,33829.3%+8.8 pts

02Bristol County, MAMA593,64030.8%+10.9 pts

03Worcester County, MAMA888,50239.7%+12.7 pts

04Berkshire County, MAMA128,22440.0%+14.0 pts

05Franklin County, MAMA70,69840.6%+11.5 pts

06Plymouth County, MAMA546,82941.8%+14.1 pts

07Essex County, MAMA826,65343.0%+11.8 pts

08Barnstable County, MAMA233,53948.2%+14.6 pts

09Suffolk County, MAMA791,89150.6%+18.2 pts

10Hampshire County, MAMA164,06551.6%+13.7 pts

11Dukes County, MAMA21,21951.9%+13.5 pts

12Nantucket County, MAMA14,75856.3%+17.9 pts

13Norfolk County, MAMA739,74958.8%+15.8 pts

14Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,97959.5%+15.9 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES