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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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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2020

01Washington County, MEME31,33452.9%+1%

02Piscataquis County, MEME17,40953.9%+11%

03Aroostook County, MEME66,60954.7%+1%

04Somerset County, MEME51,62055.7%+0%

05Oxford County, MEME60,34656.4%−1%

06Lincoln County, MEME36,59556.6%−2%

07Franklin County, MEME30,82456.7%−6%

08Knox County, MEME41,11758.1%−4%

09Waldo County, MEME40,69358.1%−4%

10Penobscot County, MEME157,96759.6%−2%

11Hancock County, MEME57,17160.0%−4%

12Kennebec County, MEME129,06760.1%−3%

13Sagadahoc County, MEME37,97962.7%−5%

14Androscoggin County, MEME116,48763.7%−2%

15York County, MEME222,43465.0%−2%

16Cumberland County, MEME317,22267.7%−2%

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES