Massachusetts
Unemployment Rate By County
in December, 2016
Updated on April 6, 2023.
According to data from the US BLS, the unemployment rate of Massachusetts was 3.9% (sa) in December, 2016. Among all Massachusetts counties, these 3 were among those with high unemployment rates (nsa): Dukes (6.3%), Barnstable (5.3%), and Hampden (4.8%).
On the hand, the following three counties were among those with low unemployment rates (nsa): Middlesex (2.8%), Norfolk (3%), and Suffolk (3.1%).
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 December, 2016
Massachusetts
Unemployment Rate By County
in December, 2016
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| County | Unemployment Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Barnstable | 5.3 |
| Berkshire | 4.4 |
| Bristol | 4.4 |
| Dukes | 6.3 |
| Essex | 3.6 |
| Franklin | 3.1 |
| Hampden | 4.8 |
| Hampshire | 3.1 |
| Middlesex | 2.8 |
| Norfolk | 3 |
| Plymouth | 3.6 |
| Suffolk | 3.1 |
| Worcester | 3.7 |