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Highest labor force participation, Massachusetts counties

Massachusetts counties ranked by the share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2024 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR20202024
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2020
01Nantucket County, MAMA14,75871.8%+2%
02Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,97969.9%−0%
03Suffolk County, MAMA791,89169.8%−0%
04Norfolk County, MAMA739,74969.2%+1%
05Essex County, MAMA826,65367.5%−0%
06Dukes County, MAMA21,21967.3%+7%
07Plymouth County, MAMA546,82966.7%−1%
08Worcester County, MAMA888,50266.5%+0%
09Bristol County, MAMA593,64065.2%+0%
10Franklin County, MAMA70,69862.4%−3%
11Hampshire County, MAMA164,06561.5%−3%
12Berkshire County, MAMA128,22460.5%−2%
13Hampden County, MAMA464,33860.1%−1%
14Barnstable County, MAMA233,53958.3%−3%
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES