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Lowest labor force participation, Maine cities

Maine cities with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2024 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 2020

01Belfast, MEME6,98842.9%−12%

02Caribou, MEME7,32151.9%+3%

03Winslow, MEME5,87352.3%−16%

04Waterville, MEME17,57956.7%+4%

05Augusta, MEME19,15556.8%−5%

06Houlton, MEME5,08257.0%−6%

07Skowhegan, MEME6,66257.2%+3%

08Brewer, MEME9,63657.4%−12%

09Orono, MEME11,15158.7%+9%

10Ellsworth, MEME8,86258.9%−16%

11Kennebunk, MEME6,22159.6%−0%

12Presque Isle, MEME8,69460.6%−2%

13Bangor, MEME32,51860.8%+0%

14Oak Hill, MEME5,63161.0%−7%

15Lewiston, MEME38,86661.1%+1%

16Topsham, MEME7,27161.3%−2%

17Brunswick, MEME17,65261.4%−4%

18Kittery, MEME5,11061.5%+10%

19Old Orchard Beach, MEME9,24463.0%−1%

20Bath, MEME8,83563.7%+0%

21Auburn, MEME25,44164.1%−4%

22Gardiner, MEME6,20664.3%+4%

23Old, MEME7,58965.0%−5%

24Sanford, MEME22,66365.5%−2%

25Rockland, MEME7,14265.5%+4%

26Saco, MEME21,15968.0%−8%

27Biddeford, MEME22,39968.6%+1%

28North Windham, MEME5,41769.0%+1%

29Gorham, MEME7,59369.2%−3%

30Yarmouth, MEME6,28969.8%+3%

31Hampden, MEME5,16170.7%+0%

32Portland, MEME69,91171.1%+1%

33South Portland, MEME27,00772.0%+1%

34Westbrook, MEME21,56573.1%+4%

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES