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Lowest unemployment, Massachusetts counties

Massachusetts counties ranked by the lowest unemployment rate (2023 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPUNEMPLOYMENT RATEVS 2000

01Nantucket County, MAMA14,7584.3%–

02Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,9794.4%–

03Norfolk County, MAMA739,7494.9%–

04Hampshire County, MAMA164,0655.0%–

05Barnstable County, MAMA233,5395.0%–

06Plymouth County, MAMA546,8295.1%–

07Essex County, MAMA826,6535.1%–

08Worcester County, MAMA888,5025.3%–

09Berkshire County, MAMA128,2245.4%–

10Franklin County, MAMA70,6985.4%–

11Bristol County, MAMA593,6405.5%–

12Hampden County, MAMA464,3386.0%–

13Suffolk County, MAMA791,8916.3%–

14Dukes County, MAMA21,2196.6%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES