Labor Areas based on 2010 Census delineations
New England City and Town Area (NECTA) and Labor Market Areas have geographic configurations based on the 2010 Census commuting paterns.
Current Employment Statistics data are published for the Metropolitan NECTA and Metropolitan NECTA Divisions. Labor Force and Unemployment Rate data are available for each area. The maps below reflect the 2010 Massachusetts New England City and Town Areas (NECTA) and Labor Market areas.
Please click on the area to get a list of the Massachusetts cities and towns in each area. More detailed information about area delineations is available from the Census Bureau at About Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas..