RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Least educated, Massachusetts counties · 2010

Massachusetts counties with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2010 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, MAMA464,33823.8%+3.3 pts

02Bristol County, MAMA593,64024.7%+4.8 pts

03Berkshire County, MAMA128,22429.6%+3.6 pts

04Plymouth County, MAMA546,82932.5%+4.8 pts

05Franklin County, MAMA70,69832.5%+3.4 pts

06Worcester County, MAMA888,50232.9%+6.0 pts

07Essex County, MAMA826,65336.1%+4.9 pts

08Suffolk County, MAMA791,89138.9%+6.5 pts

09Dukes County, MAMA21,21940.0%+1.7 pts

10Nantucket County, MAMA14,75840.2%+1.8 pts

11Barnstable County, MAMA233,53940.5%+6.9 pts

12Hampshire County, MAMA164,06541.3%+3.4 pts

13Norfolk County, MAMA739,74947.4%+4.5 pts

14Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,97949.3%+5.7 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS