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The People Who Power the Economy
Business and Employment
Drivers
Business Climate
Total Labor Force (Windham VT, Windsor VT, Cheshire NH, Franklin MA)
128,935
Average Earnings (Windham VT)
$66,825
2025 GRP (Windham VT)
$3.1B
2023 BDCC Impact
$8,042,290
30 Year Population Overview
Location | 1994 Population | 2024 Population | 30 Year Population % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham County, VT | 44,216 | 45,627 | 3.19% |
| Vermont | 562,758 | 648,493 | 15.26% |
| United States | 260,327,021 | 340,110,988 | 30.7% |
U.S. Census Bureau, Resident Population in Windham County, VT [VTWIND5POP], retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/VTWIND5POP
Year-Over-Year Population % Change Trends
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Windham County, VT
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Vermont
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United States
U.S. Census Bureau, Resident Population in Windham County, VT [VTWIND5POP], retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/VTWIND5POP
Windham County, VT Labor Force Count 30 Year Trend
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Civilian Labor Force in Windham County, VT [LAUCN500250000000006A], retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/LAUCN500250000000006A
23.1% of Windham County, VT residents possess a Bachelor's Degree (1.2% above the national average), and 6.6% hold an Associate's Degree (2.2% below the national average).
The manufacturing Labor force was 2,014 in 2025 with an average wage of $77,906
The People Who Power the Economy
Jobs Trend and Forecast
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Jobs Trend and Forecast
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Unemployment Rate Trends
United States vs Windham County, VT
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Labor Force Participation Rate
United States vs Windham County, VT
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Unemployment Rate Trends
United States vs Windham County, VT
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Labor Force Participation Rate
United States vs Windham County, VT
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Job Postings 90-Day Trend
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Job Postings 5-Year Trend
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Occupation Characteristics
Description | 2015 Jobs | 2025 Jobs | 2015 - 2025 % Change | Avg. Annual Openings | Median Hourly Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Occupations | 1,546 | 2,240 | 44.92% | 258 | $46.53 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 1,447 | 1,609 | 11.19% | 165 | $37.36 |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 448 | 585 | 30.45% | 54 | $46.93 |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 517 | 491 | -4.92% | 56 | $38.25 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 296 | 326 | 9.94% | 42 | $34.75 |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 583 | 713 | 22.29% | 90 | $26.58 |
| Legal Occupations | 248 | 232 | -6.12% | 19 | $41.17 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 1,999 | 2,131 | 6.59% | 263 | $24.84 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 655 | 713 | 8.83% | 104 | $25.62 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 1,337 | 1,423 | 6.41% | 128 | $38.45 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 1,093 | 1,124 | 2.89% | 204 | $19 |
| Protective Service Occupations | 457 | 442 | -3.34% | 64 | $25.97 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 2,168 | 2,237 | 3.2% | 480 | $19.06 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 1,663 | 1,631 | -1.95% | 269 | $19.46 |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 1,123 | 1,054 | -6.11% | 234 | $18.8 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 2,177 | 2,224 | 2.19% | 346 | $19.17 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 3,298 | 2,648 | -19.72% | 397 | $23.47 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 282 | 215 | -23.71% | 48 | $17.8 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 1,815 | 1,607 | -11.46% | 172 | $26.69 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 1,164 | 1,021 | -12.3% | 124 | $27.73 |
| Production Occupations | 1,627 | 1,221 | -24.96% | 223 | $22.38 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 1,620 | 1,528 | -5.67% | 235 | $22.22 |
| Military-only occupations | 193 | 124 | -35.76% | 17 | $23.78 |
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/
Business and Employment
Industry Characteristics
Industry | 2025 Jobs | 2025 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2025 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2020-2025 % Change in Jobs | 2025 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 3,640 | $75,658 | 1.08 | 12.94% | 350.69M |
| Government | 3,059 | $71,257 | 0.86 | 5.21% | 241.45M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 2,991 | $38,054 | 1.47 | 37.44% | 238.76M |
| Retail Trade | 2,477 | $50,668 | 1.1 | 5.34% | 294.54M |
| Manufacturing | 1,985 | $77,504 | 1.09 | -13.94% | 253.57M |
| Construction | 1,727 | $75,556 | 1.21 | 20.2% | 210.21M |
| Educational Services | 1,649 | $54,527 | 2.57 | -12.52% | 105.31M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1,181 | $45,075 | 0.97 | 9.01% | 78.16M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1,106 | $59,844 | 0.78 | 24.44% | 104.06M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 989 | $125,607 | 0.58 | 9.85% | 176.1M |
| Wholesale Trade | 888 | $82,818 | 1.03 | -2.57% | 199.04M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 609 | $40,848 | 1.36 | 59.33% | 52M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 559 | $76,991 | 0.52 | 17.19% | 60.3M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 464 | $51,312 | 1.66 | -17.63% | 46.36M |
| Finance and Insurance | 451 | $120,466 | 0.46 | -17.28% | 127.71M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 398 | $73,985 | 0.93 | 9.32% | 136.28M |
| Information | 226 | $97,667 | 0.53 | 25.55% | 59.05M |
| Utilities | 47 | $212,105 | 0.55 | -31.12% | 53.35M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 22 | $126,656 | 0.06 | 432.13% | 4.69M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 22 | $94,068 | 0.26 | -23.82% | 16.24M |
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/
Commuting Map
Manufacturing Characteristics
Region | Jobs (2025) | Jobs (2030) | Job Change % | Earnings (2025) | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington County, VT | 1,856 | 1,897 | 2.2% | $74,213 | 65 |
| United States | 13,053,554 | 13,425,463 | 2.85% | $105,736 | 400,192 |
| Vermont | 28,934 | 29,214 | 0.97% | $87,834 | 1,110 |
| Windsor County, VT | 1,698 | 1,704 | 0.4% | $72,894 | 107 |
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/
Job Distribution by Industry Sector in Windham County, VT
Largest Companies in Windham County, VT
Business Name | Industry Name | Website | Physical City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brattleboro Retreat | Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | www.brattlebororetreat.org | Brattleboro |
| C & S Wholesale Grocers Inc | Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | www.cswg.com | Brattleboro |
| G S Precision Inc | Appliance Repair and Maintenance | www.gsprecision.com | Brattleboro |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | www.bmhvt.org | Brattleboro |
| World Learning Inc | Civic and Social Organizations | www.worldlearninginc.org | Brattleboro |
| New Chapter Inc | Food (Health) Supplement Retailers | www.newchapter.com | Brattleboro |
| St Marys-in The Mtns | Religious Organizations | www.smmvt.org | Wilmington |
| Landmark College Inc | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | www.landmark.edu | Putney |
| Anna Marsh Behavioral Care Clinic-a Retreat Healthcare Resou | Other Individual and Family Services | www.brattlebororetreat.org | Brattleboro |
| Cersosimo Lumber Co Inc | Engineering Services | www.cersosimo.com | Brattleboro |
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/
Market Overview: Vermont/New Hampshire Area
AirBNB Data
Average Revenue
$41.5K
Average Daily Rate
$282.3
Occupancy Rate
47%
Windham County, VT Meals Tax in 2022 Dollars
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Meals
Source: Meals and Rooms Statistics Report - BDCC
Windham County, VT Rooms and Alcohol Tax in 2022 Dollars
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Room
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Alcohol
Source: Meals and Rooms Statistics Report - BDCC
Drivers
2015 -2025 Population Change
2,977 (7%)
Source: VT Dept of Health
2022 Windham County: Births 293, Deaths 422
Region | Population (2025) | Population (2030) | Population Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 341,675,177 | 352,056,593 | 3.04% |
| Vermont | 653,511 | 670,327 | 2.57% |
| Windham County, VT | 46,286 | 48,633 | 5.07% |
| Bennington County, VT | 37,325 | 38,091 | 2.05% |
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/
New Firm 5-Year Survival Rate (2020)
Vermont ranks 2nd in the U.S. at 74.3% survival rate
New Firm 5-Year Survival Rate (2020)
Top Ten States in the US
Source: The Vermont Futures Project
Rate of New Employer Business Actualization Over Time
A new employer business formation qualifies if it makes a first payroll within eight quarters of its EIN application.
Source: The Kauffman Indicators of Entrepreneurship
Gross Regional Product (GRP) by Industry Sector, Windham County, VT
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Higher Education (Non Government)
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Tourism
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Paper
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Forestry
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Agriculture (Except Forestry)
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Manufacturing (Except Paper)
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Healthcare
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Utilities (Except Gov.)
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All Other
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/
Gross Regional Product (GRP) by Industry Sector, Windham County, VT
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Higher Education (Non Government)
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Tourism
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Paper
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Forestry
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Agriculture (Except Forestry)
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Manufacturing (Except Paper)
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Healthcare
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Utilities (Except Gov.)
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All Other
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/
Gross Regional Product (GRP) by Industry Sector, Windham County, VT - Continued
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Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
$65,248
$133,361
Management Occupations
$44,778
$120,929
Legal Occupations
$58,118
$119,131
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
$59,459
$112,436
Unclassified Occupation
$29,329
$109,859
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
$53,104
$108,263
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
$51,574
$105,559
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
$53,065
$104,245
Military-only occupations
$29,842
$82,125
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
$21,955
$76,199
Sales and Related Occupations
$31,699
$73,480
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
$45,332
$70,286
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
$38,683
$67,856
Construction and Extraction Occupations
$39,926
$66,959
Community and Social Service Occupations
$45,522
$65,195
Protective Service Occupations
$40,499
$59,848
Production Occupations
$37,760
$56,788
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
$38,395
$55,701
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
$37,108
$54,106
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
$28,440
$50,792
Personal Care and Service Occupations
$29,146
$49,689
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
$32,273
$49,054
Healthcare Support Occupations
$31,248
$47,028
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
$30,762
$44,656
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/