Carpenters in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Pottawattamie County, Iowa has 15 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 28 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.0 across Iowa.
Pottawattamie County ranks 29 of 44 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $41,357 per employee a year.
Across Iowa, carpenters earn a median of $54,080 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 15
- Their employees
- 28
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.7
Carpenters in Pottawattamie County: businesses and jobs
| Pottawattamie County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 15 | 568 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 28 | 2,525 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $1,158,000 | $138,913,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Pottawattamie County
| Pottawattamie County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% (±0.8 points) | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 0.7% (±0.2 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 75.9% (±1.5 points) | 72.2% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 25.8% (±1.2 points) | 23.5% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 5.6% (±0.8 points) in Pottawattamie County, lower than across Iowa (9.2%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 0.7% (±0.2 points) in Pottawattamie County, lower than across Iowa (1.7%).
Detached houses: 75.9% (±1.5 points) in Pottawattamie County, higher than across Iowa (72.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 25.8% (±1.2 points) in Pottawattamie County, higher than across Iowa (23.5%).
Places in Pottawattamie County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs | 62,586 | 65.7% | 36.9% |
| Carter Lake | 3,767 | 71.1% | 9.0% |
| Avoca | 1,444 | 79.7% | 32.0% |
| Oakland | 1,408 | 83.6% | 36.7% |
| Walnut | 1,342 | 91.4% | 27.7% |
| Treynor | 1,126 | 66.0% | 20.4% |
| Neola | 1,116 | 76.8% | 25.5% |
| Underwood | 898 | 55.4% | 16.5% |
| Carson | 834 | 69.8% | 17.2% |
| Minden | 630 | 78.6% | 15.2% |
| Crescent | 549 | 52.3% | 2.7% |
| Macedonia | 249 | 69.8% | 27.5% |
| Hancock | 216 | 88.8% | 15.5% |
| McClelland | 140 | 61.3% | 8.2% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Pottawattamie County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremer County | 4 | 3.8 | +0.0 |
| Dubuque County | 16 | 3.7 | −0.0 |
| Delaware County | 3 | 3.7 | −0.1 |
| Jefferson County | 3 | 3.9 | +0.2 |
| Dickinson County | 5 | 3.5 | −0.2 |
| Poweshiek County | 3 | 3.3 | −0.4 |
Licenses for carpenters in Iowa
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 Pottawattamie County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Pottawattamie County?
The Census Bureau counts 15 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Pottawattamie County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Pottawattamie County?
Pay is published by state: across Iowa, carpenters earn a median of $54,080 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Pottawattamie County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Pottawattamie 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 Iowa (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 — Pottawattamie County, Iowa
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