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Lowest poverty rate, Massachusetts counties · 2000

Massachusetts counties with the lowest share of residents below the federal poverty line (2000 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPPOVERTY RATEVS 1990
01Norfolk County, MAMA739,7494.6%+2%
02Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,9796.5%+6%
03Plymouth County, MAMA546,8296.6%+1%
04Barnstable County, MAMA233,5396.9%−9%
05Dukes County, MAMA21,2197.3%+9%
06Nantucket County, MAMA14,7587.5%+32%
07Essex County, MAMA826,6538.9%−3%
08Worcester County, MAMA888,5029.2%+12%
09Hampshire County, MAMA164,0659.4%−13%
10Franklin County, MAMA70,6989.4%−2%
11Berkshire County, MAMA128,2249.5%+9%
12Bristol County, MAMA593,64010.0%+10%
13Hampden County, MAMA464,33814.7%+14%
14Suffolk County, MAMA791,89119.0%+5%
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS