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Highest labor force participation, Massachusetts counties · 2020

Massachusetts counties ranked by the share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2023 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2000

01Nantucket County, MAMA14,75870.2%–

02Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,97970.1%–

03Suffolk County, MAMA791,89169.8%–

04Norfolk County, MAMA739,74968.6%–

05Plymouth County, MAMA546,82967.5%–

06Essex County, MAMA826,65367.5%–

07Worcester County, MAMA888,50266.3%–

08Bristol County, MAMA593,64065.1%–

09Franklin County, MAMA70,69864.2%–

10Hampshire County, MAMA164,06563.1%–

11Dukes County, MAMA21,21962.9%–

12Berkshire County, MAMA128,22461.7%–

13Hampden County, MAMA464,33860.8%–

14Barnstable County, MAMA233,53959.8%–

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