Concrete workers in Houston County, Minnesota
Houston County, Minnesota has 5 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees, employing 11 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.2 across Minnesota.
Houston County ranks 11 of 60 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $28,364 per employee a year.
Across Minnesota, concrete workers earn a median of $63,610 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 11
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.7
Concrete workers in Houston County: businesses and jobs
| Houston County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 563 | 23,350 |
| Their employees | 11 | 3,126 | 272,692 |
| Annual payroll | $312,000 | $330,808,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.7 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
The homes behind the work in Houston County
| Houston County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.7% (±1.2 points) | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 85.5% (±1.9 points) | 66.0% | 61.3% |
| Housing units | 8,774 (±42) | 2,545,030 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 5.7% (±1.2 points) in Houston County, lower than across Minnesota (8.5%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 0.7% (±0.4 points) in Houston County, lower than across Minnesota (1.9%).
Detached houses: 85.5% (±1.9 points) in Houston County, higher than across Minnesota (66.0%).
Places in Houston County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescent | 5,251 | 56.1% | 14.0% |
| Caledonia | 2,820 | 67.8% | 25.6% |
| Spring Grove | 1,177 | 75.6% | 28.8% |
| La Crescent Township | 1,169 | 42.9% | 10.6% |
| Houston | 982 | 84.5% | 23.6% |
| Hokah | 668 | 81.5% | 39.6% |
| Money Creek Township | 641 | 47.5% | 1.8% |
| Brownsville | 609 | 52.3% | 7.4% |
| Caledonia Township | 596 | 60.7% | 10.0% |
| Mound Prairie Township | 542 | 57.0% | 6.5% |
| Brownsville Township | 443 | 38.0% | 5.3% |
| Houston Township | 411 | 72.2% | 9.8% |
| Wilmington Township | 385 | 65.8% | 11.2% |
| Hokah Township | 378 | 59.1% | 1.3% |
| Mayville Township | 324 | 48.0% | 20.0% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Houston County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renville County | 4 | 5.8 | +0.1 |
| Scott County | 30 | 5.3 | −0.4 |
| Watonwan County | 3 | 6.1 | +0.4 |
| Becker County | 10 | 5.0 | −0.7 |
| Itasca County | 12 | 4.7 | −1.0 |
| Sibley County | 3 | 4.6 | −1.1 |
Licenses for concrete workers in Minnesota
Federal rules and model codes for concrete workers
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- 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 Houston County
How many poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses are in Houston County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees in Houston County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do concrete workers make in Houston County?
Pay is published by state: across Minnesota, concrete workers earn a median of $63,610 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do concrete workers need a license in Houston County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Houston 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: concrete workers in Minnesota (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston County, Minnesota
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