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Lowest labor force participation, Maine cities · 2020

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, MEME6,98848.6%–

02Caribou, MEME7,32150.3%–

03Orono, MEME11,15153.9%–

04Waterville, MEME17,57954.3%–

05Skowhegan, MEME6,66255.8%–

06Kittery, MEME5,11055.9%–

07Augusta, MEME19,15559.6%–

08Kennebunk, MEME6,22159.7%–

09Houlton, MEME5,08260.4%–

10Lewiston, MEME38,86660.4%–

11Bangor, MEME32,51860.7%–

12Presque Isle, MEME8,69461.6%–

13Gardiner, MEME6,20661.6%–

14Winslow, MEME5,87362.4%–

15Topsham, MEME7,27162.6%–

16Rockland, MEME7,14263.3%–

17Bath, MEME8,83563.4%–

18Old Orchard Beach, MEME9,24463.5%–

19Brunswick, MEME17,65264.1%–

20Brewer, MEME9,63665.2%–

21Oak Hill, MEME5,63165.4%–

22Auburn, MEME25,44166.6%–

23Sanford, MEME22,66367.1%–

24Yarmouth, MEME6,28967.9%–

25Biddeford, MEME22,39968.1%–

26Old, MEME7,58968.4%–

27North Windham, MEME5,41768.4%–

28Ellsworth, MEME8,86270.4%–

29Hampden, MEME5,16170.4%–

30Westbrook, MEME21,56570.6%–

31Portland, MEME69,91170.7%–

32Gorham, MEME7,59371.5%–

33South Portland, MEME27,00771.5%–

34Saco, MEME21,15973.9%–

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