New Milford’s Workforce Supports Business Growth

Our talent pool is intelligent, resourceful, and dedicated. Whether they are Connecticut born or drawn here to work or attend one of our many colleges and universities, our workforce is well-educated and highly industrious. 

In combination with the state’s inherent workforce assets, New Milford offers a compelling talent proposition for companies setting up operations in our state:

  • An educated population
  • A skilled workforce seeking opportunities
  • A workforce support infrastructure to complement the talent pool and meet business needs

“Kimberly-Clark’s highly skilled workforce draws heavily from New Milford and the greater Danbury metro area and includes roles in Manufacturing and Operations Management, Safety and Quality Management, Skilled Trades such as Lift truck drivers, Production Operators, Electricians, Maintenance, as well as Engineering and Human Resources.” – Nate Kenney, Manager – Kimberly-Clark Kleenex manufacturing facility

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,400

Total Employed

11,532

Workers 16+

14,417

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

135

Employed

2,113

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

176

Employed

1,763

2025 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

72

Employed

1,411

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

36

Employed

1,094

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

81

Employed

944

2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

199

Employed

734

Some
High School

746

Graduated
High School

5,088

Associates
Degree

1,592

Bachelor's
Degree

5,133

Graduate
Degree

3,511

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

10,189

Non-Resident Commuters

2,801

Drive Alone

10,454

Carpooled

1,653

Public

189

Work At Home

1,723

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30