RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,811
Highest labor force participation, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2023 ACS).
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES