Roofers in Alachua County, Florida
Alachua County, Florida has 22 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 356 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.2 across Florida.
Alachua County ranks 39 of 48 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,152 per employee a year.
Across Florida, roofers earn a median of $46,230 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 22
- Their employees
- 356
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.7
Roofers in Alachua County: businesses and jobs
| Alachua County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 22 | 2,215 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 356 | 30,080 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $19,990,000 | $1,644,270,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.7 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Alachua County
| Alachua County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 50.3% (±1.0 points) | 54.7% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 5.1% (±0.6 points) | 6.7% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.8% (±0.5 points) | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 17.0% (±1.1 points) | 15.8% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 50.3% (±1.0 points) in Alachua County, lower than across Florida (54.7%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 5.1% (±0.6 points) in Alachua County, lower than across Florida (6.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 2.8% (±0.5 points) in Alachua County, higher than across Florida (1.9%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 17.0% (±1.1 points) in Alachua County, higher than across Florida (15.8%).
Places in Alachua County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 145,702 | 44.0% | 62.3% |
| Alachua | 10,743 | 22.1% | 25.2% |
| Newberry | 7,865 | 17.5% | 6.6% |
| High Springs | 6,544 | 19.6% | 15.7% |
| Hawthorne | 1,625 | 62.0% | 31.8% |
| Waldo | 1,303 | 66.5% | 31.8% |
| Archer | 958 | 60.6% | 38.0% |
| Micanopy | 747 | 55.1% | 34.2% |
| La Crosse | 124 | 17.9% | 6.4% |
Counties in Florida with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Alachua County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okaloosa County | 18 | 1.7 | +0.0 |
| Pasco County | 45 | 1.7 | −0.1 |
| Citrus County | 14 | 1.6 | −0.1 |
| St. Johns County | 22 | 1.6 | −0.1 |
| Miami-Dade County | 200 | 1.8 | +0.1 |
| Bay County | 20 | 1.8 | +0.1 |
Licenses for roofers in Florida
Federal rules and model codes for roofers
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- 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 Alachua County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Alachua County?
The Census Bureau counts 22 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Alachua County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Alachua County?
Pay is published by state: across Florida, roofers earn a median of $46,230 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Alachua County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Alachua 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: roofers in Florida (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alachua County, Florida
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 .