Insulation workers in Douglas County, Minnesota
Douglas County, Minnesota has 5 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 27 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.1 across Minnesota.
Douglas County ranks 25 of 40 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $79,852 per employee a year.
Across Minnesota, insulation workers earn a median of $56,050 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 27
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.2
Insulation workers in Douglas County: businesses and jobs
| Douglas County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 535 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 27 | 5,101 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $2,156,000 | $372,561,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Douglas County
| Douglas County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 12.1% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 6.6% (±0.9 points) | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 2.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 24.4% (±1.6 points) | 19.4% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 12.1% (±1.1 points) in Douglas County, lower than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 6.6% (±0.9 points) in Douglas County, lower than across Minnesota (9.1%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 2.3% (±0.6 points) in Douglas County, higher than across Minnesota (1.3%).
Homes heated by electricity: 24.4% (±1.6 points) in Douglas County, higher than across Minnesota (19.4%).
Places in Douglas County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 14,735 | 45.1% | 42.6% |
| La Grand Township | 4,281 | 50.1% | 9.0% |
| Alexandria Township | 3,027 | 26.9% | 4.0% |
| Carlos Township | 2,337 | 33.2% | 5.5% |
| Osakis | 1,623 | 54.7% | 36.9% |
| Ida Township | 1,539 | 33.2% | 1.3% |
| Hudson Township | 1,099 | 33.4% | 2.8% |
| Lake Mary Township | 1,074 | 35.3% | 6.7% |
| Miltona Township | 920 | 36.7% | 14.9% |
| Brandon Township | 916 | 42.7% | 7.3% |
| Moe Township | 703 | 36.0% | 5.6% |
| Osakis Township | 686 | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Holmes City Township | 670 | 36.0% | 7.6% |
| Evansville | 550 | 66.9% | 30.5% |
| Carlos | 512 | 62.3% | 14.4% |
Counties in Minnesota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicollet County | 3 | 2.2 | −0.0 |
| Dakota County | 39 | 2.2 | −0.1 |
| Chisago County | 5 | 2.2 | −0.1 |
| Carver County | 10 | 2.4 | +0.1 |
| Crow Wing County | 9 | 2.1 | −0.1 |
| Washington County | 23 | 2.1 | −0.1 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Minnesota
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 5 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 Minnesota, insulation workers earn a median of $56,050 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota (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, Minnesota
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