Insulation workers in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Hennepin County, Minnesota has 64 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,185 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.1 across Minnesota.
Hennepin County ranks 39 of 40 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $69,439 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
- 64
- Their employees
- 1,185
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.1
Insulation workers in Hennepin County: businesses and jobs
| Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 64 | 535 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 1,185 | 5,101 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $82,285,000 | $372,561,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.1 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Hennepin County
| Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 10.6% (±0.3 points) | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 20.8% (±0.5 points) | 19.4% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 18.6% (±0.3 points) in Hennepin County, higher than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 10.6% (±0.3 points) in Hennepin County, higher than across Minnesota (9.1%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 0.2% (±0.1 points) in Hennepin County, lower than across Minnesota (1.3%).
Homes heated by electricity: 20.8% (±0.5 points) in Hennepin County, higher than across Minnesota (19.4%).
Places in Hennepin County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 427,246 | 72.2% | 52.3% |
| Bloomington | 88,665 | 66.8% | 34.3% |
| Brooklyn Park | 83,876 | 51.3% | 29.7% |
| Plymouth | 79,220 | 32.5% | 24.9% |
| Maple Grove | 71,173 | 25.6% | 17.7% |
| Eden Prairie | 63,051 | 24.0% | 23.9% |
| Edina | 53,262 | 68.0% | 27.6% |
| Minnetonka | 53,064 | 48.3% | 28.4% |
| St. Louis Park | 49,594 | 65.8% | 42.2% |
| Richfield | 36,642 | 76.3% | 38.4% |
| Brooklyn Center | 32,479 | 81.6% | 36.4% |
| Champlin | 23,294 | 26.9% | 11.9% |
| Crystal | 22,476 | 86.0% | 23.1% |
| Golden Valley | 21,725 | 70.2% | 29.3% |
| New Hope | 21,181 | 76.8% | 47.4% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Hennepin County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 3 | 1.2 | +0.1 |
| Ramsey County | 23 | 1.0 | −0.1 |
| Winona County | 3 | 1.4 | +0.3 |
| Beltrami County | 3 | 1.4 | +0.3 |
| St. Louis County | 16 | 1.5 | +0.4 |
| Itasca County | 4 | 1.6 | +0.4 |
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 Hennepin County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Hennepin County?
The Census Bureau counts 64 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Hennepin County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Hennepin 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 Hennepin County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Hennepin 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 — Hennepin County, Minnesota
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Figures last updated on .