Lowest labor force participation, US cities · 2020
US cities with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2023 ACS). Timber Pines, Florida leads at 10.8%. 6,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Florida carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Highest labor force participation, US cities →UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest labor force participation?
Timber Pines, Florida ranks #1 with 10.8% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by labor force participation?
Timber Pines, Florida, Tellico, Tennessee, The Villages, Florida, Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey, Sun City West, Arizona.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,811 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 ACS 5-year data.
How is labor force participation measured?
Share of residents 16+ in the labor force. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020).