Masons in Poweshiek County, Iowa
Poweshiek County, Iowa has 3 masonry contractor businesses with employees (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.2 across Iowa.
Poweshiek County ranks 6 of 21 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Across Iowa, masons earn a median of $63,470 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.3
Masons in Poweshiek County: businesses and jobs
| Poweshiek County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 178 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | — | 1,214 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | — | $80,349,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Poweshiek County
| Poweshiek County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 29.4% (±3.8 points) | 23.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 1.8% (±0.9 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 4.0% (±1.0 points) | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 77.3% (±2.7 points) | 72.2% | 61.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 29.4% (±3.8 points) in Poweshiek County, higher than across Iowa (23.5%).
Detached houses: 77.3% (±2.7 points) in Poweshiek County, higher than across Iowa (72.2%).
Places in Poweshiek County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell | 9,505 | 63.9% | 35.4% |
| Brooklyn | 1,459 | 74.7% | 28.1% |
| Montezuma | 1,410 | 72.1% | 40.9% |
| Deep River | 335 | 89.2% | 15.4% |
| Malcom | 221 | 65.8% | 12.5% |
| Hartwick | 114 | 93.8% | 18.8% |
| Searsboro | 109 | 86.7% | 23.3% |
| Guernsey | 50 | 82.1% | 21.4% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Poweshiek County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County | 4 | 3.3 | −0.0 |
| Washington County | 3 | 3.1 | −0.2 |
| Delaware County | 3 | 3.7 | +0.3 |
| Bremer County | 3 | 2.8 | −0.5 |
| Johnson County | 17 | 2.5 | −0.9 |
| Dickinson County | 3 | 2.1 | −1.2 |
Licenses for masons in Iowa
Federal rules and model codes for masons
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- International Residential Code and International Building Code (ICC)
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 Poweshiek County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Poweshiek County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Poweshiek County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Poweshiek County?
Pay is published by state: across Iowa, masons earn a median of $63,470 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in Poweshiek County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Poweshiek 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: masons in Iowa (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poweshiek County, Iowa
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