We pride ourselves on the quality of our research and marketing publications. DED’s reports range from the Annual Growth Summary, a statistical snapshot of the county and the region, including demographics, economic, and development data, to special studies of our retail sector and our commercial land, to our monthly newsletter - LoCoMotion, and our Farm Product Guide. All of publications are free and most are available by download from the links below.
Growth Summary
Pretty much everything you need to size up Loudoun as a county and understand its role in the larger community in contained in the Growth Summary. Months of work by Loudoun County Government, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other objective sources culminate in this annual comprehensive report. Look here for data and forecasting on population, income, employment, and residential and nonresidential construction.
Economic Indicators
Looking for the very latest statistics on Loudoun’s population, employment, commercial construction, and housing? This monthly report is the place to find it.
What do our residents really think about the county where they live? Every two years Loudoun County Government undertakes a survey to find out. The survey covers residents' level of satisfaction with county services, and obtain their opinions on key county issues in such areas as growth management, public safety and taxes. The latest such survey of about 1,000 Loudoun County residents was conducted in November 2007.
Market Analysis of Eastern Loudoun County Office
and Industrial Land
This 2004 Department of Economic Development report was created to assist stakeholders - landowners, developers, and local government officials – understand the supply and demand dynamics of commercial land, and help them to capitalize on the next economic expansion.
Data used in this report has been updated and was published in December 2006.
An Analysis of the Retail Sector in Loudoun County
When measured by total full and part time employment, retail is the second largest industrial sector of the U.S. economy. And it’s not your imagination, Loudoun County attracts visitors to the area with its own array of high-quality retail shopping, including everything from entrepreneurial boutiques to Nordstroms, Macys, and the Leesburg Premium Outlets. This 2003 study reports on these “retail capturing” trends in the industry in the U.S., the Washington Metro Area, and area localities, with particular attention to Loudoun County.
Retail Center Inventory
This 2005 report provides details and contact information on nearly 75 Loudoun County retail shopping centers.
Farms Product Guide
Get to know Loudoun’s rural community. This beautifully produced annual booklet provides a one-stop, complete resource for all of Loudoun’s local agricultural products and services. Field fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants, grown by farmers you know and trust, are sold throughout the growing season direct on local farms and other locations. Included in the guide is information on the producer organizations, community supported agriculture, pick-your-own, roadside stands, farmers markets, special events and tours, and more.
County Marketing Brochure
Come and meet some of Loudoun County’s own business leaders. These individuals come from all corners of Loudoun, representing a cross section of owners and entrepreneurs, CEOs and scientists, farmers and students. Reading through their stories, it’s easy to see why so many forward-thinking people choose to work, and very often live, in this county.
Farm Color Tour Brochure
Fall in the Loudoun Valleys is beautiful. View our farm tour brochure to see why. The colorful trees of the Blue Ridge, Short Hill and Sugarloaf Mountains set the stage for your self-guided tour of several farms in Loudoun’s countryside. See alpacas, horses, sheep, and other animals in their natural environments. Choose apples, pumpkins, trees and more from the bounty of the fall harvest. Tour a nursery or a winery and talk to the proprietors about their specialty products.
LoCo Motion
What's the latest news in economic development? Read LoCo Motion to find out what the department is up to, as well as which businesses are moving into Loudoun, expanding, and making the local, regional and national news.