Windham County, VT

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2020 Population

42,628

0.455% 1-year decline

US Senator

Patrick Leahy

Democratic Party

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Representative

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

47.2

0.84% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

13.4%

1.65% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$54,188

4.24% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$217,600

1.59% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

21,900

0.275% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Windham County, VT had a population of 42.6k people with a median age of 47.2 and a median household income of $54,188. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Windham County, VT declined from 42,823 to 42,628, a −0.455% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,985 to $54,188, a 4.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Windham County, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%), White (Hispanic) (1.74%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.21%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.08%).

None of the households in Windham County, VT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Windham County, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Windham County, VT are Landmark College (84 degrees awarded in 2020) and SIT Graduate Institute (42 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Windham County, VT was $217,600, and the homeownership rate was 67.7%. Most people in Windham County, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Windham County, VT was 2 cars per household.

Windham County, VT borders Franklin County, MA, Cheshire County, NH, Sullivan County, NH, Bennington County, VT, and Windsor County, VT.

United States Vermont

Diversity

Windham County, VT is home to a population of 42.6k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.2% of Windham County, VT residents were born outside of the country (1.37k people).

In 2020, there were 38.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.4k people) in Windham County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.02k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 741 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Windham County, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
39.4k ± 106
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.02k ± 169
White (Hispanic)
741 ± 108

2.41%

Hispanic Population

1.03k people

2.41% of the people in Windham County, VT are hispanic (1.03k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Windham County, VT as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.37k people

3.38%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.45k people

As of 2020, 3.2% of Windham County, VT residents (1.37k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Windham County, VT was 3.38%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Windham County, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 7.3

In 2020, the median age of all people in Windham County, VT was 47.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 47, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 55. But people in Windham County, VT are getting getting younger. In 2019, the average age of all Windham County, VT residents was 48.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

Most Common Origin

Canada
5,431 ± 1,801 people
China
1,545 ± 964 people
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1,479 ± 943 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 5,431 Vermont residents, followed by China with 1,545 and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 1,479.

Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

98.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.5% of Windham County, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Windham County, VT was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Windham County, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,083 ± 165
Korea
243 ± 102
Gulf War (1990s)
216 ± 73

Windham County, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.46 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Vermont. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Vermont, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Vermont (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Vermont. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Vermont.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Vermont across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Windham County, VT is $54,188. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Windham County, VT was Census Tract 9671 with a value of $85,870, followed by Census Tract 9687 and Census Tract 9683, with respective values of $73,083 and $68,125.

Males in Vermont have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,928. The income inequality in Vermont (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Windham County, VT employs 21.9k people. The largest industries in Windham County, VT are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,328 people), Educational Services (3,272 people), and Retail Trade (2,497 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($99,231), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,833), and Finance & Insurance ($61,964).

Wages

Median Household Income

$54,188

2020 value

± $2,466

4.24%

1 Year Growth

± 5.91%

Households in Windham County, VT have a median annual income of $54,188, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $51,985 in 2019, which represents a 4.24% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Windham County, VT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

$63,390

Average Male Salary in Vermont

± $3,901

$52,928

Average Female Salary in Vermont

± $3,192

In 2020, full-time male employees in Vermont made 1.2 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Vermont by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Vermont

White
$49,732 ± $2,297
Asian
$44,007 ± $13,825
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$40,031 ± $47,076

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Vermont workers was White. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Vermont.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Vermont by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Windham County, VT is from Vermont.

0.44

2020 Wage GINI in Vermont

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2020, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.11% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Vermont across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9671
Census Tract 9687
Census Tract 9683

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Windham County, VT was Census Tract 9671 with a value of $85,870, followed by Census Tract 9687 and Census Tract 9683, with respective values of $73,083 and $68,125.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Windham County, VT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Windham County, VT (5.51k out of 41k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
4,938 ± 488
Two Or More
216 ± 121
Asian
171 ± 114

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Windham County, VT is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

21.9k

2020 Value

± 943

0.275%

1 Year growth

± 5.62%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Windham County, VT grew at a rate of 0.275%, from 21.8k employees to 21.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Windham County, VT, are Management Occupations (2,488 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,037 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,019 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Windham County, VT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Windham County, VT, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (2,488 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,037 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,019 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Windham County, VT has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1.62 times higher than expected), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1.5 times), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.48 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Windham County, VT, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($115,446), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($95,950), and Management Occupations ($60,951).

Industries

Employment by Industries

21.9k

2020 Value

± 943

0.275%

1 Year growth

± 5.62%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Windham County, VT grew at a rate of 0.275%, from 21.8k employees to 21.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Windham County, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,328 people), Educational Services (3,272 people), and Retail Trade (2,497 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Windham County, VT, though some of these residents may live in Windham County, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Windham County, VT, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,328 people), Educational Services (3,272 people), and Retail Trade (2,497 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Windham County, VT has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.7 times higher than expected), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.62 times), and Educational Services (1.6 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Windham County, VT, by median earnings, are Utilities ($99,231), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,833), and Finance & Insurance ($61,964).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Vermont product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $7.8B, followed by Electronics ($3.32B) and Pharmaceuticals ($2.56B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Vermont products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Vermont.

$33B

2020 Value in Vermont

$62.8B

Projected 2050 Value in Vermont

90% growth

In 2020, total outbound Vermont trade was $33B. This is expected to increase 90% to $62.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Vermont trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Vermont domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $3.47B, followed by Massachusetts with $2.37B and New Hampshire and $2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Vermont shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Windham County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 70.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (25.5%), followed by Other (3.15%). The most partisan county was Chittenden County, VT with 75.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders are the senators currently representing the state of Vermont. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Windham County, VT is currently represented by Peter Welch in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (70.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (25.5%)
Republican Party
Other (3.15%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Windham County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 70.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (25.5%), followed by Other (3.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Windham County, VT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Vermont.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Windham County, VT

70.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Vermont

Chittenden County, VT
75.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Washington County, VT
71.1% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Windham County, VT
70.5% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Vermont was Chittenden County, VT with 75.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Vermont colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Vermont

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Patrick Leahy

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 1975

Bernie Sanders

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders are the senators currently representing Vermont.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Vermont over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Windham County, VT

Peter Welch

Vermont at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Windham County, VT is currently represented by Peter Welch (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Windham County, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Windham County, VT awarded 126 degrees. The student population of Windham County, VT is skewed towards men, with 374 male students and 322 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Windham County, VT are White (85 and 72.6%), followed by Unknown (17 and 14.5%), Hispanic or Latino (5 and 4.27%), and Black or African American (4 and 3.42%).

The largest universities in Windham County, VT by number of degrees awarded are Landmark College (84 and 66.7%) and SIT Graduate Institute (42 and 33.3%).

The most popular majors in Windham County, VT are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (55 and 43.7%), International & Comparative Education (16 and 12.7%), and Sustainability Studies (11 and 8.73%).

The median tuition cost in Windham County, VT for private four year colleges is $60,280.

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
44 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
6 degree-majorss awarded
Computer Science
5 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Windham County, VT was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 44 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Windham County, VT according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Landmark College
84 degrees awarded
SIT Graduate Institute
42 degrees awarded

$60,280

Median Private

In 2020, the Windham County, VT institution with the largest number of graduating students was Landmark College with 84 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 69 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Windham County, VT, which is 1.21 times more than the 57 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Windham County, VT by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
85 degrees awarded
Unknown
17 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Windham County, VT was White students. These 85 degrees mean that there were 5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 17 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Windham County, VT was $217,600 in 2020, which is 0.947 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $214,200 to $217,600, a 1.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Windham County, VT is 67.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Windham County, VT have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Windham County, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$217,600

2020 Median

± $6,775

$214,200

2019 Median

± $6,446

In 2020, the median property value in Windham County, VT grew to to $217,600 from the previous year's value of $214,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Windham County, VT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Windham County, VT the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,188

Median Household Income

± $2,466

19.2k

Number of Households

± 887

In 2020, the median household income of the 19.2k households in Windham County, VT grew to $54,188 from the previous year's value of $51,985.

The following chart displays the households in Windham County, VT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Windham County, VT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Windham County, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

67.7%

2020 Homeownership

67.3%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 67.7% of the housing units in Windham County, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Windham County, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Windham County, VT have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.33% of the workforce in Windham County, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Windham County, VT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (71.3%)
Worked At Home (14.2%)
Carpooled (6.29%)

In 2020, 71.3% of workers in Windham County, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.2%) and those who carpooled to work (6.29%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Windham County, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Windham County, VT have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.7% of the population of Windham County, VT has health coverage, with 37% on employee plans, 25.8% on Medicaid, 17.5% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.42% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Vermont was $10,190 in 2014. This is a 2.73% increase from the previous year ($9,919).

Primary care physicians in Windham County, VT see 1018 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.82% increase from the previous year (953 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1508 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 135 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Essex County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (13%). Additionally, Franklin County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (34.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,018 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Windham County, VT

Primary care physicians in Windham County, VT see an average of 1,018 patients per year. This represents a 6.82% increase from the previous year (953 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Windham County, VT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

$10,190

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Vermont

$5,313

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,917

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,231

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Vermont (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.73%, from $9,919 to $10,190.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.32%

Uninsured

37%

Employer Coverage

25.8%

Medicaid

17.5%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.42%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Windham County, VT grew by 2.36% from 5.2% to 5.32%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Windham County, VT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.