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Lowest poverty rate, Massachusetts counties

Massachusetts counties with the lowest share of residents below the federal poverty line (2024 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPPOVERTY RATEVS 2000
01Nantucket County, MAMA14,7583.2%−58%
02Dukes County, MAMA21,2194.4%−39%
03Norfolk County, MAMA739,7496.7%+44%
04Plymouth County, MAMA546,8297.1%+7%
05Barnstable County, MAMA233,5397.7%+11%
06Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,9797.7%+18%
07Essex County, MAMA826,6539.4%+5%
08Worcester County, MAMA888,50210.3%+12%
09Hampshire County, MAMA164,06511.3%+20%
10Bristol County, MAMA593,64011.3%+13%
11Berkshire County, MAMA128,22411.4%+21%
12Franklin County, MAMA70,69812.1%+28%
13Suffolk County, MAMA791,89116.2%−15%
14Hampden County, MAMA464,33816.3%+11%
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES