Carpenters in Vigo County, Indiana
Vigo County, Indiana has 8 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 46 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.8 across Indiana.
Vigo County ranks 40 of 48 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,109 per employee a year.
Across Indiana, carpenters earn a median of $60,510 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 8
- Their employees
- 46
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.7
Carpenters in Vigo County: businesses and jobs
| Vigo County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 838 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 46 | 4,865 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $2,305,000 | $270,685,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.7 | 2.8 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Vigo County
| Vigo County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 8.2% (±1.2 points) | 8.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 0.8% (±0.3 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 70.6% (±1.4 points) | 72.6% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 24.5% (±1.4 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2020 or later: 0.8% (±0.3 points) in Vigo County, lower than across Indiana (1.7%).
Detached houses: 70.6% (±1.4 points) in Vigo County, lower than across Indiana (72.6%).
Homes built before 1940: 24.5% (±1.4 points) in Vigo County, higher than across Indiana (16.0%).
Places in Vigo County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | 58,427 | 70.5% | 47.8% |
| Harrison Township (Vigo County) | 48,962 | 73.9% | 48.7% |
| Honey Creek Township (Vigo County) | 17,366 | 47.2% | 44.5% |
| Lost Creek Township | 11,246 | 41.0% | 32.2% |
| Otter Creek Township (Vigo County) | 8,987 | 62.7% | 18.8% |
| Sugar Creek Township (Vigo County) | 7,154 | 64.4% | 24.4% |
| North Terre Haute | 4,534 | 64.6% | 27.0% |
| Riley Township | 3,173 | 39.7% | 9.0% |
| Fayette Township | 2,730 | 60.7% | 4.6% |
| West Terre Haute | 2,092 | 66.5% | 28.8% |
| Pierson Township | 1,739 | 73.3% | 27.7% |
| Nevins Township | 1,510 | 57.2% | 5.3% |
| Prairie Creek Township | 1,145 | 73.5% | 11.8% |
| Prairieton Township | 1,132 | 59.0% | 29.1% |
| Seelyville | 986 | 74.8% | 27.7% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Vigo County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartholomew County | 6 | 1.7 | −0.0 |
| Steuben County | 3 | 1.6 | −0.1 |
| St. Joseph County | 22 | 1.9 | +0.1 |
| Tippecanoe County | 15 | 1.9 | +0.2 |
| Kosciusko County | 6 | 1.5 | −0.2 |
| Noble County | 3 | 1.5 | −0.2 |
Licenses for carpenters in Indiana
Federal rules and model codes for carpenters
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- International Residential Code and International Building Code (ICC)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Vigo County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Vigo County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Vigo County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Vigo County?
Pay is published by state: across Indiana, carpenters earn a median of $60,510 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Vigo County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Vigo County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: carpenters in Indiana (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vigo County, Indiana
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