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Lowest poverty rate, Massachusetts counties · 2020

Massachusetts counties with the lowest share of residents below the federal poverty line (2020 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPPOVERTY RATEVS 2000
01Norfolk County, MAMA739,7496.0%+29%
02Nantucket County, MAMA14,7586.3%−16%
03Plymouth County, MAMA546,8296.7%+0%
04Barnstable County, MAMA233,5396.7%−2%
05Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,9797.2%+11%
06Dukes County, MAMA21,2197.5%+2%
07Worcester County, MAMA888,5029.7%+5%
08Berkshire County, MAMA128,2249.7%+3%
09Essex County, MAMA826,65310.1%+13%
10Franklin County, MAMA70,69810.5%+11%
11Hampshire County, MAMA164,06510.6%+13%
12Bristol County, MAMA593,64010.7%+6%
13Hampden County, MAMA464,33815.7%+7%
14Suffolk County, MAMA791,89117.4%−8%
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS