Landscapers in Lamar County, Mississippi
Lamar County, Mississippi has 17 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 67 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.5 across Mississippi.
Lamar County ranks 9 of 42 counties in Mississippi for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $31,761 per employee a year.
Across Mississippi, landscapers earn a median of $30,840 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 17
- Their employees
- 67
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.1
Landscapers in Lamar County: businesses and jobs
| Lamar County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 17 | 601 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 67 | 3,779 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $2,128,000 | $151,500,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.1 | 4.5 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Lamar County
| Lamar County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 66.7% (±2.2 points) | 69.3% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 1.3% (±0.7 points) | 1.4% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 27,685 (±53) | 1,341,114 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 21.8% (±2.3 points) | 11.0% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 66.7% (±2.2 points) in Lamar County, lower than across Mississippi (69.3%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 21.8% (±2.3 points) in Lamar County, higher than across Mississippi (11.0%).
Places in Lamar County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hattiesburg | 6,715 | 43.7% | 57.7% |
| Oak Grove | 2,098 | 9.1% | 34.2% |
| Purvis | 1,914 | 52.9% | 36.3% |
| Arnold Line | 1,859 | 45.0% | 20.2% |
| Sumrall | 1,674 | 38.6% | 12.3% |
| Lumberton | 1,320 | 67.7% | 51.4% |
Counties in Mississippi with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lamar County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette County | 18 | 6.3 | +0.1 |
| Monroe County | 10 | 5.9 | −0.2 |
| DeSoto County | 48 | 6.4 | +0.2 |
| Webster County | 3 | 5.9 | −0.3 |
| Bolivar County | 8 | 5.9 | −0.3 |
| Tishomingo County | 6 | 5.7 | −0.5 |
Licenses for landscapers in Mississippi
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 Lamar County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Lamar County?
The Census Bureau counts 17 landscaping service businesses with employees in Lamar County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Lamar County?
Pay is published by state: across Mississippi, landscapers earn a median of $30,840 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Lamar County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Mississippi, and a city or county in Lamar 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 Mississippi (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lamar County, Mississippi
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