RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Least educated, Massachusetts counties · 2020

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, MAMA464,33827.4%+34%

02Bristol County, MAMA593,64029.2%+47%

03Berkshire County, MAMA128,22435.3%+36%

04Worcester County, MAMA888,50237.1%+38%

05Plymouth County, MAMA546,82938.1%+37%

06Franklin County, MAMA70,69838.3%+32%

07Essex County, MAMA826,65340.6%+30%

08Dukes County, MAMA21,21944.0%+15%

09Barnstable County, MAMA233,53945.0%+34%

10Nantucket County, MAMA14,75847.5%+24%

11Suffolk County, MAMA791,89147.7%+47%

12Hampshire County, MAMA164,06548.9%+29%

13Norfolk County, MAMA739,74954.6%+27%

14Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,97957.1%+31%

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