RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Least educated, Massachusetts counties · 2000

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, MAMA593,64019.9%+0%

02Hampden County, MAMA464,33820.5%+0%

03Berkshire County, MAMA128,22426.0%+0%

04Worcester County, MAMA888,50226.9%+0%

05Plymouth County, MAMA546,82927.8%+0%

06Franklin County, MAMA70,69829.1%+0%

07Essex County, MAMA826,65331.3%+0%

08Suffolk County, MAMA791,89132.5%+0%

09Barnstable County, MAMA233,53933.6%+0%

10Hampshire County, MAMA164,06537.9%+0%

11Dukes County, MAMA21,21938.4%+0%

12Nantucket County, MAMA14,75838.4%+0%

13Norfolk County, MAMA739,74942.9%+0%

14Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,97943.6%+0%

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