Landscapers in Merrick County, Nebraska
Merrick County, Nebraska has 8 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 37 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 22.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 10.9 across Nebraska.
Merrick County ranks 3 of 42 counties in Nebraska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $37,486 per employee a year.
Across Nebraska, landscapers earn a median of $37,890 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 8
- Their employees
- 37
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 22.2
Landscapers in Merrick County: businesses and jobs
| Merrick County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 939 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 37 | 4,878 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $1,387,000 | $256,565,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 22.2 | 10.9 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Merrick County
| Merrick County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 86.0% (±2.9 points) | 71.3% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 3.1% (±1.4 points) | 4.1% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 3,598 (±24) | 863,444 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 9.5% (±2.6 points) | 9.5% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 86.0% (±2.9 points) in Merrick County, higher than across Nebraska (71.3%).
Places in Merrick County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City | 3,061 | 66.7% | 26.1% |
| Vieregg Township | 983 | 39.3% | 8.0% |
| Clarksville Township | 671 | 55.4% | 7.5% |
| Loup Township (Merrick County) | 614 | 83.8% | 17.4% |
| Lone Tree Township (Merrick County) | 590 | 58.2% | 8.3% |
| Silver Creek Township (Merrick County) | 567 | 89.1% | 16.2% |
| Chapman Township (Merrick County) | 513 | 69.2% | 14.2% |
| Palmer | 403 | 82.3% | 19.2% |
| Silver Creek | 341 | 90.0% | 22.9% |
| Clarks | 330 | 81.1% | 12.8% |
| Chapman | 290 | 78.9% | 21.2% |
| Prairie Creek Township (Merrick County) | 249 | 57.9% | 4.3% |
| Mead Township | 191 | 88.9% | 22.2% |
| Midland Township (Merrick County) | 181 | 72.1% | 18.6% |
| Prairie Island Township | 57 | 51.4% | 0.0% |
Counties in Nebraska with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Merrick County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar County | 9 | 23.1 | +0.8 |
| Polk County | 5 | 19.8 | −2.5 |
| Hamilton County | 8 | 19.4 | −2.9 |
| Nuckolls County | 4 | 18.0 | −4.2 |
| Saunders County | 18 | 17.5 | −4.7 |
| Cass County | 19 | 16.0 | −6.2 |
Licenses for landscapers in Nebraska
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 Merrick County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Merrick County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 landscaping service businesses with employees in Merrick County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Merrick County?
Pay is published by state: across Nebraska, landscapers earn a median of $37,890 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Merrick County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Nebraska, and a city or county in Merrick 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 Nebraska (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrick County, Nebraska
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