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Lowest labor force participation, Massachusetts counties

Massachusetts counties with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2023 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2000

01Barnstable County, MAMA233,53958.3%–

02Hampden County, MAMA464,33860.1%–

03Berkshire County, MAMA128,22460.5%–

04Hampshire County, MAMA164,06561.5%–

05Franklin County, MAMA70,69862.4%–

06Bristol County, MAMA593,64065.2%–

07Worcester County, MAMA888,50266.5%–

08Plymouth County, MAMA546,82966.7%–

09Dukes County, MAMA21,21967.3%–

10Essex County, MAMA826,65367.5%–

11Norfolk County, MAMA739,74969.2%–

12Suffolk County, MAMA791,89169.8%–

13Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,97969.9%–

14Nantucket County, MAMA14,75871.8%–

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