RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Highest unemployment, Massachusetts counties · 2020

Massachusetts counties ranked by the highest unemployment rate (2023 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPUNEMPLOYMENT RATEVS 2000

01Suffolk County, MAMA791,8916.8%–

02Hampden County, MAMA464,3386.2%–

03Nantucket County, MAMA14,7585.8%–

04Hampshire County, MAMA164,0655.6%–

05Bristol County, MAMA593,6405.4%–

06Franklin County, MAMA70,6985.4%–

07Essex County, MAMA826,6535.2%–

08Berkshire County, MAMA128,2245.1%–

09Plymouth County, MAMA546,8295.1%–

10Dukes County, MAMA21,2195.1%–

11Worcester County, MAMA888,5024.8%–

12Norfolk County, MAMA739,7494.5%–

13Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,9794.2%–

14Barnstable County, MAMA233,5394.1%–

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