Landscapers in New Hanover County, North Carolina
New Hanover County, North Carolina has 135 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 1,145 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.9 across North Carolina.
New Hanover County ranks 22 of 96 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,466 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
- 135
- Their employees
- 1,145
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.2
Landscapers in New Hanover County: businesses and jobs
| New Hanover County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 135 | 4,361 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 1,145 | 31,542 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $52,059,000 | $1,408,954,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.2 | 8.9 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in New Hanover County
| New Hanover County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 61.1% (±1.2 points) | 65.3% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 5.9% (±0.6 points) | 4.8% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 120,050 (±78) | 4,895,668 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 14.3% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 61.1% (±1.2 points) in New Hanover County, lower than across North Carolina (65.3%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 5.9% (±0.6 points) in New Hanover County, higher than across North Carolina (4.8%).
Places in New Hanover County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 120,805 | 38.0% | 52.4% |
| Murraysville | 16,339 | 5.5% | 22.7% |
| Myrtle Grove | 12,637 | 19.6% | 16.4% |
| Kings Grant | 9,003 | 52.2% | 35.7% |
| Ogden | 8,249 | 28.0% | 11.4% |
| Porters Neck | 7,654 | 13.9% | 17.4% |
| Carolina Beach | 6,745 | 20.9% | 15.6% |
| Silver Lake | 6,563 | 25.9% | 17.8% |
| Wrightsboro | 6,287 | 49.1% | 22.0% |
| Northchase | 5,896 | 1.7% | 57.5% |
| Skippers Corner | 3,792 | 18.0% | 8.5% |
| Bayshore | 2,949 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| Wrightsville Beach | 2,665 | 53.8% | 19.2% |
| Kure Beach | 2,466 | 23.3% | 19.9% |
| Sea Breeze | 1,849 | 6.7% | 2.0% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from New Hanover County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iredell County | 93 | 11.0 | −0.2 |
| Buncombe County | 147 | 10.9 | −0.3 |
| Wilson County | 40 | 10.8 | −0.4 |
| Person County | 22 | 11.8 | +0.6 |
| Yancey County | 12 | 10.5 | −0.7 |
| Granville County | 26 | 10.5 | −0.8 |
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 New Hanover County
How many landscaping service businesses are in New Hanover County?
The Census Bureau counts 135 landscaping service businesses with employees in New Hanover County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in New Hanover 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 New Hanover County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in New Hanover 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 — New Hanover County, North Carolina
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