RANKING · 2024 ACS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Most car-dependent, Massachusetts counties

Massachusetts counties ranked by the share of commuters who drive to work alone (2024 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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RELATEDMost remote workers Most public transit riders Most car-free households Longest commutes Shortest commutes Most car-free households

YEAR2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPDRIVE ALONE TO WORKVS 2010

01Hampden County, MAMA464,33876.0%−7.5 pts

02Bristol County, MAMA593,64074.5%−7.3 pts

03Barnstable County, MAMA233,53972.1%−9.6 pts

04Berkshire County, MAMA128,22471.2%−7.7 pts

05Plymouth County, MAMA546,82970.5%−10.7 pts

06Worcester County, MAMA888,50270.5%−11.3 pts

07Franklin County, MAMA70,69870.3%−8.8 pts

08Nantucket County, MAMA14,75867.9%+11.8 pts

09Essex County, MAMA826,65367.6%−9.7 pts

10Hampshire County, MAMA164,06564.5%−8.6 pts

11Dukes County, MAMA21,21960.6%−11.4 pts

12Norfolk County, MAMA739,74957.4%−14.0 pts

13Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,97954.2%−15.8 pts

14Suffolk County, MAMA791,89135.4%−5.8 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES