RANKING · 2024 ACS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Most healthcare & education jobs, Massachusetts counties

Massachusetts counties ranked by the share of employed residents working in educational services, healthcare, and social assistance (2024 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPEDUCATION & HEALTH SERVICESVS 2010

01Hampden County, MAMA464,3381.2%+0.4 pts

02Franklin County, MAMA70,6981.2%−0.2 pts

03Hampshire County, MAMA164,0650.9%+0.3 pts

04Barnstable County, MAMA233,5390.9%+0.1 pts

05Worcester County, MAMA888,5020.9%+0.1 pts

06Berkshire County, MAMA128,2240.8%+0.2 pts

07Bristol County, MAMA593,6400.8%−0.1 pts

08Plymouth County, MAMA546,8290.8%−0.2 pts

09Essex County, MAMA826,6530.7%+0.1 pts

10Norfolk County, MAMA739,7490.7%+0.0 pts

11Nantucket County, MAMA14,7580.6%−0.2 pts

12Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,9790.5%+0.0 pts

13Suffolk County, MAMA791,8910.4%+0.0 pts

14Dukes County, MAMA21,2190.4%+0.1 pts

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