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Lowest labor force participation, Maine counties

Maine counties with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2024 ACS). This list covers the 16 counties in Maine that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2020
01Washington County, MEME31,33452.9%+0.4 pts
02Piscataquis County, MEME17,40953.9%+5.3 pts
03Aroostook County, MEME66,60954.7%+0.6 pts
04Somerset County, MEME51,62055.7%+0.1 pts
05Oxford County, MEME60,34656.4%−0.7 pts
06Lincoln County, MEME36,59556.6%−1.4 pts
07Franklin County, MEME30,82456.7%−3.6 pts
08Knox County, MEME41,11758.1%−2.5 pts
09Waldo County, MEME40,69358.1%−2.2 pts
10Penobscot County, MEME157,96759.6%−1.2 pts
11Hancock County, MEME57,17160.0%−2.5 pts
12Kennebec County, MEME129,06760.1%−1.8 pts
13Sagadahoc County, MEME37,97962.7%−3.4 pts
14Androscoggin County, MEME116,48763.7%−1.4 pts
15York County, MEME222,43465.0%−1.6 pts
16Cumberland County, MEME317,22267.7%−1.4 pts
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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES