Roofers in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
Ascension Parish, Louisiana has 17 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 133 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.3 across Louisiana.
Ascension Parish ranks 1 of 18 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $92,962 per employee a year.
Across Louisiana, roofers earn a median of $45,680 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 17
- Their employees
- 133
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.3
Roofers in Ascension Parish: businesses and jobs
| Ascension Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 17 | 267 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 133 | 1,724 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $12,364,000 | $106,950,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.3 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Ascension Parish
| Ascension Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 73.5% (±1.8 points) | 65.3% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 1.3% (±0.5 points) | 2.8% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.7% (±0.5 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 8.8% (±1.0 points) | 16.9% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 73.5% (±1.8 points) in Ascension Parish, higher than across Louisiana (65.3%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 1.3% (±0.5 points) in Ascension Parish, lower than across Louisiana (2.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 1.7% (±0.5 points) in Ascension Parish, lower than across Louisiana (6.1%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 8.8% (±1.0 points) in Ascension Parish, lower than across Louisiana (16.9%).
Places in Ascension Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville | 35,238 | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Gonzales | 13,108 | 30.0% | 36.4% |
| Donaldsonville | 6,831 | 45.7% | 53.7% |
| Sorrento | 2,203 | 32.7% | 15.2% |
Counties in Louisiana with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Ascension Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Parish | 15 | 2.1 | −1.2 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 42 | 2.0 | −1.2 |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 11 | 1.8 | −1.4 |
| Jefferson Parish | 35 | 1.8 | −1.5 |
| Lafayette Parish | 20 | 1.8 | −1.5 |
| Caddo Parish | 20 | 1.8 | −1.5 |
Licenses for roofers in Louisiana
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 Ascension Parish
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Ascension Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 17 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Ascension Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Ascension Parish?
Pay is published by state: across Louisiana, roofers earn a median of $45,680 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Ascension Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in Ascension Parish 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 Louisiana (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 — Ascension Parish, Louisiana
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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.
Figures last updated on .