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

1,391

Total Employed

11,475

Workers 16+

14,799

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

118

Employed

2,043

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

183

Employed

1,736

2023 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

64

Employed

1,392

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

35

Employed

979

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

79

Employed

948

2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

195

Employed

821

Some
High School

695

Graduated
High School

5,007

Associates
Degree

1,668

Bachelor's
Degree

5,592

Graduate
Degree

2,939

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

7,206

Non-Resident Commuters

5,978

Drive Alone

11,776

Carpooled

1,171

Public

193

Work At Home

1,326

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26