Windham County

As of the 2020 Census, Windham County, Vermont, had a population of approximately 45,905 people. The racial makeup was about 92.4% White, 1.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.8% Asian, and 3.3% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income was around $57,068, with 10.1% of the population living below the poverty line. The county is comprised of several towns, with Brattleboro being the largest and most populous.

As of 2023, Windham County, VT has a median home value of approximately $265,000. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is around $1,200 per month. Homeownership rate stands at about 66%, while vacancy rates hover around 2.5%. Property taxes are typically around 1.86% of property value annually. The average household size is 2.3 people.

As of the latest data, Windham County, VT, holds elections for a variety of positions, including state senators, county officers, and town-level officials. The county typically elects two state senators. In the 2022 elections, Becca Balint (D) and Jeanette White (D) were the state senators. Windham County officials include positions like the High Bailiff, Sheriff, State's Attorney, Probate Judge, and Assistant Judges.

In addition to state and county positions, towns within Windham County, such as Brattleboro, hold their own municipal elections for roles like Selectboard members, town clerks, and school board members. Turnout data and results vary by election year and type.

For the most accurate and current information, it is recommended to consult the Windham County electoral office or their official website, especially close to election dates, as candidate lists and results are updated regularly.

Windham County, VT, exhibits a strong educational profile. Approximately 92% of residents aged 25 and older have a high school diploma or higher, compared to the national average of around 88%. Furthermore, 36% of Windham County residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is slightly above the national average of about 34%. Within Vermont overall, about 93.7% of residents have completed high school, and approximately 38% possess a bachelor's degree or higher. Therefore, Windham County's educational attainment closely mirrors or slightly lags the state average but surpasses national figures in both high school and college education levels.

As of recent reports, Windham County, VT, has an employment rate of around 61%, slightly below the national average of approximately 63%, and Vermont's state average of about 64%. Key industries driving employment in Windham County include healthcare and social assistance (19.8%), retail trade (13.2%), and manufacturing (11.6%).

In comparison, nationally, healthcare (14.3%), retail trade (10.5%), and manufacturing (8.5%) also are major employment sectors but with different weightings. Vermont's state employment composition closely mirrors these sectors, with healthcare at 16.2%, retail at 12%, and manufacturing at 9.1%.

Windham County's emphasis on healthcare is notably higher than both state and national averages, reflecting regional economic influences. The retail and manufacturing sectors also play pivotal roles, comparable to national trends but slightly more pronounced locally.

As of the latest data, Windham County, Vermont, has a median household income of around $56,000. This figure is notably lower than both the national median household income, which is approximately $68,700, and the state of Vermont's median household income, which stands at around $61,000.

Income Statistics Comparison

These numbers highlight that Windham County's median household income is below both the state and national averages, indicating potential economic disparities within the region.

As of the latest data available in 2021, Windham County, VT, has seen various crime rates. The overall crime rate is 15.59 per 1,000 residents annually. Violent crimes, which include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, have a rate of 1.78 per 1,000 residents. Property crimes, such as burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson, are more prevalent with a rate of 13.81 per 1,000 residents.

Here is a table summarizing the types of crimes: