Business Climate
Total Labor Force (Windham VT, Windsor VT, Cheshire NH, Franklin MA)
130,089
Average Earnings (Windham VT)
$64,003
2023 GRP (Windham VT)
$2,775,326,195
2023 BDCC Impact
$8,042,290
30 Year Population Overview
Location | 1993 Population | 2023 Population | 30 Year Population % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham County, VT | 42,427 | 45,966 | 8.3% |
| Vermont | 574,004 | 647,464 | 12.8% |
| United States | 259,919,000 | 334,914,895 | 28.9% |
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
Windham County, VT
Vermont
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
24.3% of Windham County, VT residents possess a Bachelor's Degree (3.2% above the national average), and 6.2% hold an Associate's Degree (2.7% below the national average).
The manufacturing Labor force was 2,309 in 2023 with an average wage of $76,430
The People Who Power the Economy
Jobs Trend and Forecast
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/
Unemployment Rate Trends
United States vs Windham County, VT
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/
Labor Force Participation Rate
United States vs Windham County, VT
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/
Job Postings 30-Day Trend
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/
Job Postings 5-Year Trend
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/
Occupation Characteristics
Description | 2014 Jobs | 2024 Jobs | 2014 - 2024 % Change | Avg. Annual Openings▼ | Median Hourly Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related Occupations | 3,404 | 3,268 | -3.99% | 479 | $20.18 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 2,136 | 2,021 | -5.39% | 449 | $17.84 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 3,198 | 2,444 | -23.58% | 390 | $20.97 |
| Management Occupations | 2,390 | 3,154 | 31.98% | 358 | $35.33 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 2,721 | 2,637 | -3.11% | 344 | $23.52 |
| Production Occupations | 1,954 | 1,643 | -15.92% | 303 | $20.54 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 1,789 | 1,897 | 6.05% | 290 | $20.23 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 1,787 | 1,490 | -16.63% | 264 | $17.12 |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 1,142 | 925 | -19.04% | 224 | $16.87 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 1,466 | 1,550 | 5.79% | 224 | $20.99 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 1,950 | 1,848 | -5.23% | 223 | $22.59 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 1,450 | 1,602 | 10.44% | 178 | $33.76 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 1,000 | 810 | -18.98% | 155 | $18.76 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 1,612 | 1,575 | -2.32% | 142 | $38.9 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 1,278 | 1,083 | -15.29% | 139 | $24.91 |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 787 | 750 | -4.74% | 99 | $23.9 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 433 | 365 | -15.76% | 81 | $16.45 |
| Protective Service Occupations | 433 | 275 | -36.54% | 55 | $22.33 |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 388 | 350 | -9.83% | 46 | $39.77 |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 386 | 435 | 12.95% | 44 | $40.59 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 316 | 302 | -4.68% | 40 | $32.93 |
| Legal Occupations | 163 | 191 | 17.05% | 19 | $38.56 |
| Military-only occupations | 152 | 114 | -25.37% | 15 | $29.85 |
| Unclassified Occupation | 19 | 21 | 15.03% | 5 | $25.09 |
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/
Business and Employment
Industry Characteristics
Industry | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2023 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 3,641 | $67,963 | 1.06 | -5.92% | 289.81M |
| Government | 3,043 | $66,527 | 0.88 | -5.33% | 224M |
| Retail Trade | 3,015 | $42,798 | 1.11 | -2.85% | 264.9M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 2,646 | $35,404 | 1.24 | -23.49% | 171.76M |
| Manufacturing | 2,387 | $71,755 | 1.25 | -10.85% | 271.05M |
| Construction | 2,356 | $60,481 | 1.39 | 7.74% | 175.77M |
| Educational Services | 1,868 | $46,448 | 2.59 | -25.89% | 94.82M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1,805 | $76,540 | 0.79 | 16.72% | 167.11M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1,745 | $52,092 | 1.01 | 25.78% | 118.91M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1,492 | $38,085 | 0.88 | -12.93% | 66.25M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1,398 | $48,925 | 0.78 | -1.55% | 98.49M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1,063 | $28,472 | 1.64 | 1.95% | 38.6M |
| Wholesale Trade | 960 | $81,228 | 1 | -12.4% | 198.99M |
| Finance and Insurance | 910 | $75,928 | 0.48 | 10.5% | 110.26M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 881 | $36,762 | 1.74 | -0.11% | 52.36M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 750 | $62,009 | 0.45 | 24.34% | 63.6M |
| Information | 343 | $73,216 | 0.63 | 32.5% | 57.47M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 95 | $63,734 | 0.63 | 34.5% | 18.6M |
| Utilities | 54 | $213,260 | 0.62 | -48.51% | 54.62M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 28 | $120,473 | 0.07 | 49.59% | 3.68M |
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/
Commuting Map
Manufacturing Characteristics
County Name | 2023 Jobs | 2028 Jobs | 2023 - 2028 Change | 2023 - 2028 % Change | Average Earnings | Payrolled Business Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham County, VT | 2,387 | 2,491 | 104 | 4.35% | $71,755.32 | 97 |
| Bennington, VT | 2,183 | 2,373 | 190 | 8.73% | $67,974.38 | 68 |
| Vermont | 32,452 | 33,556 | 1,104 | 3% | $78,774 | 1,127 |
| United States | 13,698,557 | 14,274,620 | 576,063 | 4% | $97,719 | 392,198 |
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/
Job Distribution by Industry Sector in Windham County, VT
Largest Companies in Windham County, VT
Name | Industry Name | Website | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonnax Industries | Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | www.sonnax.com | Bellows Falls |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | www.bmhvt.org | Brattleboro |
| G.S. Precision | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | www.gsprecision.com | Brattleboro |
| Brattleboro Retreat | Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers | www.brattlebororetreat.org | Brattleboro |
| New Chapter | Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | www.newchapter.com | Brattleboro |
| Against the Grain Gourmet | Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour | www.againstthegraingourmet.com | Brattleboro |
| Chroma Technology | Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | www.chroma.com | Bellows Falls |
| Omega Optical | Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | www.omegafilters.com | Brattleboro |
| Whitney Blake | Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing | wblake.com | Bellows Falls |
| Mount Snow | Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Skiing Facilities | www.mountsnow.com | Wilmington |
| The Stratton | Skiing Facilities | www.stratton.com | Stratton |
| Grace Cottage Hospital | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | gracecottage.org | Townshend |
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%
The two line graphs below provide context around the Tourism and Hospitality industry in Windham County, VT.
The tax data in particular informs the reader about the true health of the industry.
By converting the data to 2022 dollars, we get an accurate account of how the industry is performing today vs previous years.
Windham County, VT Meals Tax in 2022 Dollars
Meals
Source: Meals and Rooms Statistics Report - BDCC
Windham County, VT Rooms and Alcohol Tax in 2022 Dollars
Room
Alcohol
Source: Meals and Rooms Statistics Report - BDCC
Drivers
2010 -2020 Population Change
1,344 (3%)
Source: VT Dept of Health
2021 Windham County: Births 341, Deaths 540
Region | Population 2023 | Population 2028 | 2023-2028 Change | 2023-2028 % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham County, VT | 45,966 | 48,912 | 2,946 | 6% |
| Bennington, VT | 37,183 | 38,416 | 1,233 | 3% |
| Vermont | 647,464 | 669,123 | 21,659 | 3% |
| United States | 334,914,895 | 342,874,496 | 7,959,601 | 2% |
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
Higher Education (Non Government)
Tourism
Paper
Forestry
Agriculture (Except Forestry)
Manufacturing (Except Paper)
Healthcare
Utilities (Except Gov.)
All Other
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/
Gross Regional Product (GRP) by Industry Sector, Windham County, VT - Continued
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Legal Occupations
$57,997
$128,336
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
$60,195
$116,567
Management Occupations
$39,729
$113,237
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
$63,052
$107,451
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
$52,051
$104,368
Unclassified Occupation
$27,465
$103,030
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
$49,210
$94,732
Military-only occupations
$44,867
$82,184
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
$20,613
$75,327
Sales and Related Occupations
$30,931
$73,524
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
$41,845
$64,452
Community and Social Service Occupations
$41,965
$62,252
Protective Service Occupations
$37,851
$60,704
Construction and Extraction Occupations
$35,395
$60,693
Production Occupations
$35,203
$53,189
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
$36,755
$52,979
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
$34,439
$50,800
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
$27,456
$48,930
Personal Care and Service Occupations
$27,968
$48,047
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
$32,025
$47,040
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
$28,718
$45,354
Healthcare Support Occupations
$31,736
$45,026
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
$0
$0
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
$0
$0
Source: Lightcast data; https://kb.lightcast.io/en/