While Vermont's population of young people shrinks, the number of older residents is multiplying ...
There is also a serious housing shortage, with mountains and environmental restrictions barring building in many places.
"a perfect demographic storm" ...
"Vermont just doesn't offer many opportunities," he said. "For someone who's young and trying to make a name for himself, it's just not really the best environment."
"You spend your life raising these wonderful individuals and they leave," said Pattie McCoy, Poultney's town clerk, who has two daughters out of state and a third in high school.
"You're exporting your best product, that's what you're doing."