Masons in Polk County, Texas
Polk County, Texas has 3 masonry contractor businesses with employees, employing 18 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.7 across Texas.
Polk County ranks 21 of 51 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $24,389 per employee a year.
Across Texas, masons earn a median of $51,020 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 18
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.1
Masons in Polk County: businesses and jobs
| Polk County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 883 | 18,258 |
| Their employees | 18 | 12,302 | 139,844 |
| Annual payroll | $439,000 | $701,231,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
The homes behind the work in Polk County
| Polk County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.5% (±0.7 points) | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes in two-unit buildings | 2.2% (±0.8 points) | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Homes in three- or four-unit buildings | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Detached houses | 68.3% (±2.5 points) | 64.4% | 61.3% |
Homes in three- or four-unit buildings: 0.7% (±0.4 points) in Polk County, lower than across Texas (3.4%).
Detached houses: 68.3% (±2.5 points) in Polk County, higher than across Texas (64.4%).
Places in Polk County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Livingston | 8,199 | 30.0% | 17.2% |
| Livingston | 5,718 | 56.3% | 49.6% |
| Onalaska | 3,210 | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Corrigan | 1,784 | 67.8% | 58.8% |
| Goodrich | 323 | 70.1% | 27.8% |
| Seven Oaks | 118 | 73.9% | 54.9% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of masonry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Polk County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Green County | 6 | 1.1 | +0.0 |
| Gregg County | 6 | 1.1 | −0.0 |
| Liberty County | 4 | 1.1 | −0.0 |
| Hunt County | 5 | 1.2 | +0.0 |
| Brazos County | 11 | 1.1 | −0.0 |
| McLennan County | 13 | 1.2 | +0.1 |
Licenses for masons in Texas
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.
What you can do on Seayora in Polk County
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Polk County, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Polk County beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Polk County, save the ones you like and apply online.
Questions about Polk County
How many masonry contractor businesses are in Polk County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 masonry contractor businesses with employees in Polk County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do masons make in Polk County?
Pay is published by state: across Texas, masons earn a median of $51,020 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do masons need a license in Polk County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Polk 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 Texas (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 — Polk County, Texas
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
Figures last updated on .