Landscapers in Macon County, North Carolina
Macon County, North Carolina has 35 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 185 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.9 across North Carolina.
Macon County ranks 16 of 96 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $38,519 per employee a year.
Across North Carolina, landscapers earn a median of $36,890 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 35
- Their employees
- 185
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.9
Landscapers in Macon County: businesses and jobs
| Macon County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 35 | 4,361 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 185 | 31,542 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $7,126,000 | $1,408,954,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.9 | 8.9 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Macon County
| Macon County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 76.5% (±2.4 points) | 65.3% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 4.8% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 27,216 (±42) | 4,895,668 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% (±1.2 points) | 13.5% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 76.5% (±2.4 points) in Macon County, higher than across North Carolina (65.3%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 1.3% (±0.6 points) in Macon County, lower than across North Carolina (4.8%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 5.5% (±1.2 points) in Macon County, lower than across North Carolina (13.5%).
Places in Macon County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 4,268 | 47.4% | 41.8% |
| Highlands | 1,074 | 47.4% | 32.8% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Macon County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga County | 43 | 12.9 | +0.0 |
| Chatham County | 46 | 12.8 | −0.1 |
| Jones County | 6 | 12.8 | −0.1 |
| Lincoln County | 50 | 12.7 | −0.2 |
| Davie County | 26 | 13.5 | +0.6 |
| Stanly County | 35 | 12.2 | −0.6 |
Licenses for landscapers in North Carolina
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 Macon County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Macon County?
The Census Bureau counts 35 landscaping service businesses with employees in Macon County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Macon County?
Pay is published by state: across North Carolina, landscapers earn a median of $36,890 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Macon County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Macon 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 North Carolina (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macon County, North Carolina
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