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 (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

01Hampden County, MAMA464,33823.8%+16%

02Bristol County, MAMA593,64024.7%+24%

03Berkshire County, MAMA128,22429.6%+14%

04Plymouth County, MAMA546,82932.5%+17%

05Franklin County, MAMA70,69832.5%+12%

06Worcester County, MAMA888,50232.9%+22%

07Essex County, MAMA826,65336.1%+16%

08Suffolk County, MAMA791,89138.9%+20%

09Dukes County, MAMA21,21940.0%+4%

10Nantucket County, MAMA14,75840.2%+5%

11Barnstable County, MAMA233,53940.5%+21%

12Hampshire County, MAMA164,06541.3%+9%

13Norfolk County, MAMA739,74947.4%+10%

14Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,97949.3%+13%

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