Roofers in Knox County, Illinois
Knox County, Illinois has 6 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 30 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.9 across Illinois.
Knox County ranks 17 of 40 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $46,767 per employee a year.
Across Illinois, roofers earn a median of $66,940 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 30
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.5
Roofers in Knox County: businesses and jobs
| Knox County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 1,026 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 30 | 6,354 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $1,403,000 | $578,758,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.5 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Knox County
| Knox County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 76.7% (±1.6 points) | 58.2% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 35.1% (±2.2 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 19.5% (±1.7 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 76.7% (±1.6 points) in Knox County, higher than across Illinois (58.2%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 1.2% (±0.5 points) in Knox County, lower than across Illinois (6.1%).
Homes built before 1940: 35.1% (±2.2 points) in Knox County, higher than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 19.5% (±1.7 points) in Knox County, higher than across Illinois (14.2%).
Places in Knox County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg | 29,481 | 82.0% | 37.8% |
| Galesburg City Township | 29,481 | 82.0% | 37.8% |
| Knox Township | 4,871 | 80.2% | 14.5% |
| Abingdon | 3,443 | 98.3% | 29.0% |
| Knoxville | 3,211 | 85.2% | 15.9% |
| Cedar Township | 2,993 | 93.2% | 22.2% |
| Indian Point Township | 1,796 | 94.2% | 23.7% |
| Henderson Township | 1,627 | 86.7% | 22.5% |
| Persifer Township | 1,190 | 23.4% | 1.7% |
| Ontario Township | 1,037 | 87.6% | 14.0% |
| Sparta Township | 908 | 80.7% | 22.3% |
| Truro Township | 772 | 72.3% | 9.1% |
| Oneida | 719 | 85.3% | 19.4% |
| East Galesburg | 713 | 72.2% | 16.4% |
| Wataga | 710 | 77.9% | 25.7% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Knox County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will County | 66 | 2.6 | +0.1 |
| Lake County | 73 | 2.7 | +0.2 |
| Franklin County | 5 | 2.7 | +0.2 |
| Grundy County | 5 | 2.3 | −0.2 |
| Kendall County | 13 | 2.8 | +0.3 |
| Sangamon County | 21 | 2.2 | −0.3 |
Licenses for roofers in Illinois
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 Knox County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Knox County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Knox County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Knox County?
Pay is published by state: across Illinois, roofers earn a median of $66,940 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Knox County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Knox 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 Illinois (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 — Knox County, Illinois
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