Flooring and tile installers in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Buncombe County, North Carolina has 22 flooring and tile contractor businesses with employees, employing 51 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.7 across North Carolina.
Buncombe County ranks 20 of 45 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,588 per employee a year.
Across North Carolina, flooring and tile installers earn a median of $45,760 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 22
- Their employees
- 51
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.6
Flooring and tile installers in Buncombe County: businesses and jobs
| Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 22 | 844 | 28,674 |
| Their employees | 51 | 4,638 | 143,609 |
| Annual payroll | $2,580,000 | $256,946,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
The homes behind the work in Buncombe County
| Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.9% (±0.7 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 14.5% (±1.0 points) | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| Households that rent | 33.8% (±1.4 points) | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 134,483 (±159) | 4,895,668 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 10.9% (±0.7 points) in Buncombe County, higher than across North Carolina (4.9%).
Places in Buncombe County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 94,535 | 47.6% | 48.1% |
| Black Mountain | 8,513 | 41.2% | 33.1% |
| Woodfin | 8,048 | 29.4% | 46.3% |
| Swannanoa | 6,901 | 42.5% | 21.4% |
| Weaverville | 4,687 | 29.4% | 27.5% |
| Royal Pines | 4,325 | 46.1% | 12.0% |
| Avery Creek | 2,887 | 31.1% | 6.5% |
| Emma | 2,657 | 29.6% | 28.2% |
| Fairview (community) | 2,298 | 24.0% | 5.5% |
| Biltmore Forest | 1,587 | 70.0% | 2.7% |
| Bent Creek | 1,384 | 63.8% | 15.6% |
| Montreat | 630 | 72.7% | 0.0% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of flooring and tile contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Buncombe County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County | 4 | 1.6 | −0.0 |
| Guilford County | 38 | 1.6 | −0.0 |
| Forsyth County | 28 | 1.6 | −0.0 |
| Rowan County | 11 | 1.7 | +0.1 |
| Pitt County | 14 | 1.7 | +0.1 |
| Dare County | 6 | 1.7 | +0.1 |
Licenses for flooring and tile installers in North Carolina
Federal rules and model codes for flooring and tile installers
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
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 Buncombe County
How many flooring and tile contractor businesses are in Buncombe County?
The Census Bureau counts 22 flooring and tile contractor businesses with employees in Buncombe County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do flooring and tile installers make in Buncombe County?
Pay is published by state: across North Carolina, flooring and tile installers earn a median of $45,760 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do flooring and tile installers need a license in Buncombe County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Buncombe 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: flooring and tile installers in North Carolina (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buncombe County, North Carolina
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