RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Most self-employed workers, Massachusetts counties · 2010

Massachusetts counties ranked by the share of employed residents who work for themselves in an incorporated or unincorporated business (2010 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2010 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPSELF-EMPLOYED WORKERSVS –

01Hampshire County, MAMA164,06519.3%–

02Franklin County, MAMA70,69816.6%–

03Berkshire County, MAMA128,22415.3%–

04Suffolk County, MAMA791,89114.7%–

05Hampden County, MAMA464,33814.4%–

06Barnstable County, MAMA233,53913.8%–

07Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,97913.6%–

08Worcester County, MAMA888,50213.0%–

09Plymouth County, MAMA546,82913.0%–

10Norfolk County, MAMA739,74912.8%–

11Essex County, MAMA826,65312.6%–

12Bristol County, MAMA593,64012.3%–

13Dukes County, MAMA21,21911.3%–

14Nantucket County, MAMA14,7588.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS