New England’s Rural Economy: An Overview

Nathaniel Nelson and Jeffrey Thompson

No 26-4, New England Public Policy Center Regional Brief from Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Abstract: In New England, as in most of the country, rural communities account for a sizable majority of the land but a relatively small portion of the population and employment. Nevertheless, rural communities make important contributions to the region’s economy, particularly in the agricultural sector. This brief provides a high-level overview of rural New England, comparing it with the region’s urban counties and with the country’s rural counties.

Keywords: rural; economy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 10
Date: 2026-10-26
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