RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Least educated, Massachusetts counties · 1990

Massachusetts counties with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2023 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

01Bristol County, MAMA593,64015.9%−20%

02Hampden County, MAMA464,33817.6%−14%

03Berkshire County, MAMA128,22420.9%−19%

04Plymouth County, MAMA546,82922.2%−20%

05Worcester County, MAMA888,50222.2%−17%

06Franklin County, MAMA70,69824.2%−17%

07Essex County, MAMA826,65325.9%−17%

08Suffolk County, MAMA791,89127.7%−15%

09Barnstable County, MAMA233,53928.1%−16%

10Hampshire County, MAMA164,06531.9%−16%

11Dukes County, MAMA21,21932.1%−16%

12Nantucket County, MAMA14,75832.9%−14%

13Norfolk County, MAMA739,74934.4%−20%

14Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,97935.4%−19%

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES