Landscapers in Polk County, Florida
Polk County, Florida has 343 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 2,467 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 10.4 across Florida.
Polk County ranks 31 of 59 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $41,198 per employee a year.
Across Florida, landscapers earn a median of $36,030 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 343
- Their employees
- 2,467
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.1
Landscapers in Polk County: businesses and jobs
| Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 343 | 10,670 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 2,467 | 78,430 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $101,635,000 | $3,243,220,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.1 | 10.4 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Polk County
| Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 62.0% (±0.8 points) | 54.7% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 3.0% (±0.3 points) | 6.7% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 340,748 (±196) | 10,256,470 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 13.2% (±0.5 points) | 11.0% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 62.0% (±0.8 points) in Polk County, higher than across Florida (54.7%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 3.0% (±0.3 points) in Polk County, lower than across Florida (6.7%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 13.2% (±0.5 points) in Polk County, higher than across Florida (11.0%).
Places in Polk County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | 119,961 | 45.0% | 43.6% |
| Poinciana | 75,068 | 3.3% | 22.8% |
| Winter Haven | 55,200 | 33.7% | 36.3% |
| Haines City | 34,234 | 20.8% | 29.0% |
| Bartow | 20,438 | 50.8% | 34.1% |
| Auburndale | 18,530 | 34.9% | 26.7% |
| Lake Wales | 16,785 | 37.1% | 40.8% |
| Highland City | 13,276 | 14.2% | 20.7% |
| Davenport | 13,238 | 3.9% | 10.7% |
| Lakeland Highlands | 12,102 | 38.2% | 16.0% |
| Medulla | 10,985 | 18.1% | 33.8% |
| Fuller Heights | 10,083 | 25.8% | 29.3% |
| Cypress Gardens | 10,077 | 54.4% | 24.4% |
| Loughman | 7,591 | 6.5% | 56.7% |
| Inwood | 7,556 | 72.9% | 31.4% |
Counties in Florida with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Polk County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands County | 60 | 10.2 | +0.2 |
| Pasco County | 279 | 10.3 | +0.2 |
| Wakulla County | 15 | 10.3 | +0.2 |
| Orange County | 577 | 9.8 | −0.2 |
| Duval County | 442 | 9.7 | −0.3 |
| Charlotte County | 115 | 9.7 | −0.4 |
Licenses for landscapers in Florida
Federal rules and model codes for landscapers
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 Polk County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Polk County?
The Census Bureau counts 343 landscaping service businesses with employees in Polk County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Polk County?
Pay is published by state: across Florida, landscapers earn a median of $36,030 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Polk County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Polk 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: landscapers in Florida (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polk County, Florida
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