Orange County is one of the fastest growing conunties in NYS
New York State Growth Rate = 0.4%
Orange County Growth Rate = 0.6%
FACTS about the Workforce in Orange County
Strong population growth among residents 19 and under
Our labor shed consists of Orange, Dutchess, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster counties in NY
and Pike and Wayne counties in Pennsylvania
Continued population gain in the 20 to 24 year old group Tremendous expansion in workers over the age of 45 People are working longer & retiring later The population is also experiencing a growth in diversity Over 86% of the population in Orange County has a high school diploma
More than 29% hold college degrees One third of Orange County residents commute to work out of the county
22% of our workforce commutes into the County
Orange County workers are willing to commute 30 or more minutes on a daily basis Orange County's unemployment rate has averaged 6.8% over the last 5 years Favorable comparative wage structure
Orange County NY Workforce Information Compiled by Orange County Partnership
The Orange County Partnership Office of Economic Development
40 Matthews Street, Suite 108
Goshen NY, 10924
Phone: 845-294-2323
