RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,144
Highest labor force participation, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2024 ACS). Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska leads at 86.4%. 3,144 counties qualify in total. Alaska carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2020
USUnited States334,922,49963.5%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest labor force participation?
Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska ranks #1 with 86.4% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by labor force participation?
Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, Chattahoochee County, Georgia, Loving County, Texas, Alexandria, Virginia, Denali, Alaska.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,144 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is labor force participation measured?
Share of residents 16+ in the labor force. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).