Massachusetts Unemployment Rate By County in December, 2019
Updated on January 26, 2025.

According to data from the US BLS, the unemployment rate of Massachusetts was 2.9% (sa) in December, 2019. Among all Massachusetts counties, these 3 were among those with high unemployment rates (nsa): Nantucket (5.9%), Dukes (5.1%), and Barnstable (4.3%).

On the hand, the following three counties were among those with low unemployment rates (nsa): Middlesex (2%), Norfolk (2.2%), and Hampshire (2.2%).

The chart and table below shows the unemployment rate (nsa) for each county.

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Massachusetts Unemployment Rate By County in December, 2019
Massachusetts Unemployment Rate By County in December, 2019
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County Unemployment Rate (%)
Barnstable 4.3
Berkshire 3.6
Bristol 3.6
Dukes 5.1
Essex 2.7
Franklin 2.5
Hampden 3.8
Hampshire 2.2
Middlesex 2
Nantucket 5.9
Norfolk 2.2
Plymouth 2.8
Suffolk 2.3
Worcester 2.9