People

It’s all about people. The people of Dutchess County are key to the County’s continuing business prosperity and strength. Dutchess County is a county with strong educational and vocational resources, competitive salaries, and an educated workforce. Forbes magazine has ranked Dutchess County 16th in the nation for its favorable cost of doing business, job growth, and educational attainment. Inc. magazine ranked Dutchess County as a Big Mover among its Best Places for 2005.

This section of the website offers information related to demographics, vocational and educational resources, salaries, labor-management relations, and Workers’ Compensation.