Roofers in Whitfield County, Georgia
Whitfield County, Georgia has 8 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 12 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.8 across Georgia.
Whitfield County ranks 17 of 45 counties in Georgia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $46,250 per employee a year.
Across Georgia, roofers earn a median of $47,460 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 8
- Their employees
- 12
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.0
Roofers in Whitfield County: businesses and jobs
| Whitfield County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 806 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 12 | 4,688 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $555,000 | $357,716,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Whitfield County
| Whitfield County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 65.3% (±2.0 points) | 66.3% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 4.2% (±1.0 points) | 4.4% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.5% (±1.1 points) | 3.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 12.8% (±1.4 points) | 12.1% | 14.2% |
None of these figures differs measurably from the state’s.
Places in Whitfield County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | 34,538 | 46.6% | 47.6% |
| Varnell | 2,920 | 21.7% | 8.6% |
| Tunnel Hill | 939 | 65.9% | 27.6% |
| Cohutta | 930 | 31.4% | 22.5% |
Counties in Georgia with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Whitfield County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulding County | 13 | 2.1 | +0.0 |
| Douglas County | 11 | 2.0 | −0.1 |
| Columbia County | 12 | 1.9 | −0.1 |
| Pickens County | 3 | 1.9 | −0.1 |
| Cobb County | 66 | 2.1 | +0.1 |
| Bibb County | 13 | 1.8 | −0.2 |
Licenses for roofers in Georgia
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 Whitfield County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Whitfield County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Whitfield County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Whitfield County?
Pay is published by state: across Georgia, roofers earn a median of $47,460 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Whitfield County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Georgia, and a city or county in Whitfield 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 Georgia (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 — Whitfield County, Georgia
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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.
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