RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 661
Lowest labor force participation, California cities
California cities with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2024 ACS). This list covers the 661 cities in California that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 661 is 62.5%. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Escalon, CA, up 178 places to #99.
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UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES