Insulation workers in Douglas County, Kansas
Douglas County, Kansas has 10 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 52 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.4 across Kansas.
Douglas County ranks 6 of 12 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $47,385 per employee a year.
Across Kansas, insulation workers earn a median of $46,710 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 10
- Their employees
- 52
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.9
Insulation workers in Douglas County: businesses and jobs
| Douglas County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 181 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 52 | 1,632 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $2,464,000 | $100,088,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Douglas County
| Douglas County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.8% (±1.2 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 9.8% (±1.3 points) | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 33.6% (±1.8 points) | 26.9% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 10.8% (±1.2 points) in Douglas County, lower than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 0.0% (±0.1 points) in Douglas County, lower than across Kansas (0.2%).
Homes heated by electricity: 33.6% (±1.8 points) in Douglas County, higher than across Kansas (26.9%).
Places in Douglas County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 96,051 | 39.4% | 56.4% |
| Eudora Township | 7,823 | 36.9% | 25.1% |
| Palmyra Township | 7,758 | 47.3% | 27.2% |
| Eudora | 6,119 | 36.3% | 28.8% |
| Baldwin City | 4,911 | 41.8% | 34.5% |
| Wakarusa Township | 2,313 | 50.1% | 15.4% |
| Lecompton Township | 1,648 | 43.8% | 16.2% |
| Willow Springs Township | 1,533 | 60.5% | 24.6% |
| Kanwaka Township | 1,386 | 38.7% | 4.6% |
| Marion Township (Douglas County) | 962 | 53.5% | 5.4% |
| Lecompton | 736 | 52.8% | 26.6% |
| Clinton Township | 507 | 20.5% | 0.0% |
| Grant Township (Douglas County) | 321 | 55.4% | 20.1% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Douglas County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick County | 44 | 1.9 | +0.1 |
| Lyon County | 3 | 2.0 | +0.1 |
| Johnson County | 42 | 1.6 | −0.2 |
| McPherson County | 3 | 2.3 | +0.4 |
| Wyandotte County | 16 | 2.3 | +0.5 |
| Shawnee County | 11 | 1.4 | −0.5 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Kansas
Federal rules and model codes for insulation workers
- EPA asbestos NESHAP for demolition and renovation (40 CFR part 61, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- International Energy Conservation 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 Douglas County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Douglas County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Douglas County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Douglas County?
Pay is published by state: across Kansas, insulation workers earn a median of $46,710 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Douglas County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Douglas 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: insulation workers in Kansas (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA asbestos NESHAP for demolition and renovation (40 CFR part 61, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Douglas County, Kansas
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Figures last updated on .