Carpenters in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Grand Forks County, North Dakota has 13 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 131 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.0 across North Dakota.
Grand Forks County ranks 8 of 10 counties in North Dakota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $54,015 per employee a year.
Across North Dakota, carpenters earn a median of $58,390 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 13
- Their employees
- 131
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.8
Carpenters in Grand Forks County: businesses and jobs
| Grand Forks County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 13 | 190 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 131 | 880 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $7,076,000 | $50,420,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.8 | 5.0 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Grand Forks County
| Grand Forks County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 15.0% (±1.4 points) | 18.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 43.7% (±1.5 points) | 56.7% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.1% (±0.9 points) | 11.5% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 15.0% (±1.4 points) in Grand Forks County, lower than across North Dakota (18.5%).
Detached houses: 43.7% (±1.5 points) in Grand Forks County, lower than across North Dakota (56.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 10.1% (±0.9 points) in Grand Forks County, lower than across North Dakota (11.5%).
Places in Grand Forks County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | 59,042 | 44.9% | 53.6% |
| Mekinock Township | 2,221 | 12.5% | 86.2% |
| Grand Forks AFB | 1,987 | 7.4% | 97.7% |
| Larimore | 1,240 | 76.0% | 22.3% |
| Thompson | 1,138 | 58.2% | 6.1% |
| Northwood | 1,046 | 73.4% | 35.8% |
| Brenna Township | 929 | 51.4% | 7.3% |
| Allendale Township | 595 | 50.4% | 0.0% |
| Grand Forks Township | 590 | 79.2% | 0.0% |
| Rye Township | 472 | 32.3% | 2.0% |
| Hegton Township | 371 | 71.7% | 8.3% |
| Manvel | 368 | 72.3% | 14.7% |
| Walle Township | 352 | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Emerado | 346 | 30.0% | 28.9% |
| Gilby | 322 | 79.4% | 3.7% |
Counties in North Dakota with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Grand Forks County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stutsman County | 4 | 3.8 | +0.0 |
| Stark County | 4 | 2.6 | −1.3 |
| McLean County | 3 | 5.2 | +1.3 |
| Morton County | 9 | 5.8 | +2.0 |
| Ward County | 5 | 1.5 | −2.3 |
| Cass County | 58 | 6.5 | +2.7 |
Licenses for carpenters in North Dakota
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 Grand Forks County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Grand Forks County?
The Census Bureau counts 13 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Grand Forks County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Grand Forks County?
Pay is published by state: across North Dakota, carpenters earn a median of $58,390 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Grand Forks County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Dakota, and a city or county in Grand Forks 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 North Dakota (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 — Grand Forks County, North Dakota
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