Massachusetts Counties by Poverty Rate
The poverty rate measures the share of residents with income below the federal threshold. It varies by household size and is a key indicator of economic hardship.
All 14 counties ranked by Poverty Rate, from lowest to highest. Click the column header to reverse sort order. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023.
| # | Counties | Poverty Rate ↑ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suffolk County, Massachusetts | 0.0% |
| 2 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | 0.0% |
| 3 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | 4.1% |
| 4 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | 4.5% |
| 5 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | 4.6% |
| 6 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | 4.7% |
| 7 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | 7.0% |
| 8 | Essex County, Massachusetts | 10.2% |
| 9 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | 10.4% |
| 10 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | 11.0% |
| 11 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | 12.7% |
| 12 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | 16.3% |
| 13 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | 40.3% |
| 14 | Nantucket County, Massachusetts | 55.0% |