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Lowest labor force participation, Maine cities

Maine cities with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2023 ACS). This list covers the 34 cities in Maine that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2000

01Belfast, MEME6,98842.9%–

02Caribou, MEME7,32151.9%–

03Winslow, MEME5,87352.3%–

04Waterville, MEME17,57956.7%–

05Augusta, MEME19,15556.8%–

06Houlton, MEME5,08257.0%–

07Skowhegan, MEME6,66257.2%–

08Brewer, MEME9,63657.4%–

09Orono, MEME11,15158.7%–

10Ellsworth, MEME8,86258.9%–

11Kennebunk, MEME6,22159.6%–

12Presque Isle, MEME8,69460.6%–

13Bangor, MEME32,51860.8%–

14Oak Hill, MEME5,63161.0%–

15Lewiston, MEME38,86661.1%–

16Topsham, MEME7,27161.3%–

17Brunswick, MEME17,65261.4%–

18Kittery, MEME5,11061.5%–

19Old Orchard Beach, MEME9,24463.0%–

20Bath, MEME8,83563.7%–

21Auburn, MEME25,44164.1%–

22Gardiner, MEME6,20664.3%–

23Old, MEME7,58965.0%–

24Sanford, MEME22,66365.5%–

25Rockland, MEME7,14265.5%–

26Saco, MEME21,15968.0%–

27Biddeford, MEME22,39968.6%–

28North Windham, MEME5,41769.0%–

29Gorham, MEME7,59369.2%–

30Yarmouth, MEME6,28969.8%–

31Hampden, MEME5,16170.7%–

32Portland, MEME69,91171.1%–

33South Portland, MEME27,00772.0%–

34Westbrook, MEME21,56573.1%–

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