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Lowest labor force participation, Massachusetts counties

Massachusetts counties with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2024 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 14 is 66.7%.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2020

01Barnstable County, MAMA233,53958.3%−1.5 pts

02Hampden County, MAMA464,33860.1%−0.7 pts

03Berkshire County, MAMA128,22460.5%−1.1 pts

04▲1Hampshire County, MAMA164,06561.5%−1.7 pts

05▲1Franklin County, MAMA70,69862.4%−1.8 pts

06▲1Bristol County, MAMA593,64065.2%+0.1 pts

07▲1Worcester County, MAMA888,50266.5%+0.1 pts

08▲2Plymouth County, MAMA546,82966.7%−0.8 pts

09▼5Dukes County, MAMA21,21967.3%+4.4 pts

10▼1Essex County, MAMA826,65367.5%0.0 pts

11Norfolk County, MAMA739,74969.2%+0.6 pts

12Suffolk County, MAMA791,89169.8%0.0 pts

13Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,97969.9%−0.2 pts

14Nantucket County, MAMA14,75871.8%+1.6 pts

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UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES