Massachusetts
Unemployment Rate By County
in August, 2008
Updated on April 6, 2023.
According to data from the US BLS, the unemployment rate of Massachusetts was 5.5% (sa) in August, 2008. Among all Massachusetts counties, these 3 were among those with high unemployment rates (nsa): Bristol (7%), Hampden (6.8%), and Worcester (6%).
On the hand, the following three counties were among those with low unemployment rates (nsa): Dukes (2.2%), Barnstable (4.3%), and Middlesex (4.5%).
The chart and table below shows the unemployment rate (nsa) for each county.
You can see similar information by state for the United States.
Related Topics: Massachusetts BLS Topic List.
Data Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Massachusetts
Unemployment Rate By County
in August, 2008
Massachusetts
Unemployment Rate By County
in August, 2008
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| County | Unemployment Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Barnstable | 4.3 |
| Berkshire | 4.6 |
| Bristol | 7 |
| Dukes | 2.2 |
| Essex | 5.8 |
| Franklin | 5.2 |
| Hampden | 6.8 |
| Hampshire | 4.5 |
| Middlesex | 4.5 |
| Norfolk | 4.8 |
| Plymouth | 5.6 |
| Suffolk | 5.5 |
| Worcester | 6 |