Highest labor force participation, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2020 ACS). Lackland AFB, Texas leads at 94.0%. 6,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Colorado carries 4 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 6,811 is 64.4%.
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Frequently asked
Which city has the highest labor force participation?
Lackland AFB, Texas ranks #1 with 94.0% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by labor force participation?
Lackland AFB, Texas, Air Force Academy, Colorado, Pensacola Station, Florida, Quantico Base, Virginia, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,811 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is labor force participation measured?
Share of residents 16+ in the labor force. Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.