Grafton County NH Economic Development Council - Workforce Data
Grafton County Economic Development Council
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July 17, 2008

2008 Nominations Sought!

The GCEDC is pleased to accept nominations for the second annual 'Grafton County Business of the Year' award.

This is the second year that the GCEDC will offer a business such recognition. Last year’s award went to Canaan Hardware. That company was nominated by local residents impressed by the management’s ability to weather new and strong competition as well as their concern for local aesthetics when they moved to a highly visible location adjacent to Canaan’s village common.

Nominated businesses for this year’s award should be able to show high standards of excellence in three areas: care for their community, commitment to their employees, and a history of corporate success. There are no restrictions on the size of the business, its payroll, or geographic location within Grafton County. Businesses are encouraged to self-nominate and all nominations are due by August 22, 2008

Nomination criteria and forms can be found here or by contacting the GCEDC toll free at 1-888-535-0002. The award will be presented to the successful business during the GCEDC’s Annual Meeting in September.

Workforce Data

Grafton County: General Population                                             
(US Census Bureau estimate)
2006              85,336 
 
Grafton County: Labor Force            
(US Census Bureau estimate)
2006               47,440

Grafton County: Projected Population
(NH Office of Energy & Planning)
2010               88,872
2015               92,430
2020               95,104
2025               97,779
2030             100,659

Employment Projection by Industry & Occupation; 2004-2014
(NH Economic and Labor Information Bureau)
"Employment growth in Grafton County is projected to be the highest of all ten [NH] counties."
"Grafton is the only county with a projected increase in manufacutirng employment..."
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Grafton County Labor Market Areas: General Population
(NH Office of Energy & Planning, 2005)
Lebanon Labor Market Area (inc. Vt)     77,286
Plymouth Labor Market Area                 35,210
Littleton Labor Market Area (inc. Vt)      27,168
Haverhill Labor Market Area                   6,885

Grafton County Labor Market Areas: Labor Force & Unemployment
(Economic & Labor Market Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2005)
Lebanon Labor Market Area (inc. Vt)     45,032   1,029/2.3%
Plymouth Labor Market Area                 19,198     605/3.2%
Littleton Labor Market Area (inc. Vt)      14,773     482/3.3%
Haverhill Labor Market Area                   2,960     109/3.7%

NH Occupational Employment and Wages, 2007
(NH Economic and Labor Information Bureau)
Lebanon Labor Market Area
Plymouth Labor Market Area
Northern NH (including Haverhill and Littleton Labor Market Areas)

Unemployment Data, Oct. 2007 (Not Seasonally Adjusted)   
(NH Economic and Labor Information Bureau)
United States                 5.0% 
New Hampshire              3.6%
Grafton County               2.5%
Littleton LMA            2.7%
Plymouth LMA          2.6%
Lebanon LMA           2.3%
Haverhill LMA            3.3%

Commuting
US Census Bureau - Mean travel time to work (age 16+): 19.6 minutes 

Educational Attainment
According to the University of New Hampshire's Carsey Institute, 32.7% of Grafton County's workers have a bachelor or graduate degree; this is more than any other county in New Hampshire. Link)
 
Helpful Links
University of New Hampshire's Carsey Institute
US Census Bureau's American Factfinder
NHetwork; New Hampshire's Economic & Labor Market Information Data System
NH Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau; Employment and Wages
US Dept. of Labor; Bureau of Labor Statistics