Roofers in Kent County, Michigan
Kent County, Michigan has 45 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 444 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.1 across Michigan.
Kent County ranks 16 of 37 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $94,944 per employee a year.
Across Michigan, roofers earn a median of $56,290 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 45
- Their employees
- 444
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.7
Roofers in Kent County: businesses and jobs
| Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 45 | 509 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 444 | 5,059 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $42,155,000 | $425,960,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Kent County
| Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 64.9% (±0.6 points) | 72.0% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 6.5% (±0.4 points) | 4.8% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.6% (±0.6 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 11.9% (±0.6 points) | 14.9% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 64.9% (±0.6 points) in Kent County, lower than across Michigan (72.0%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 6.5% (±0.4 points) in Kent County, higher than across Michigan (4.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 16.6% (±0.6 points) in Kent County, higher than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 11.9% (±0.6 points) in Kent County, lower than across Michigan (14.9%).
Places in Kent County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 198,535 | 75.6% | 46.0% |
| Wyoming | 77,353 | 64.2% | 32.9% |
| Kentwood | 54,296 | 44.9% | 38.7% |
| Plainfield Charter Township | 34,040 | 41.7% | 12.2% |
| Gaines Charter Township | 29,469 | 27.3% | 27.9% |
| Forest Hills | 28,695 | 41.2% | 6.0% |
| Byron Township | 27,691 | 21.4% | 11.8% |
| Walker | 25,386 | 45.1% | 34.8% |
| Cascade Charter Township | 19,864 | 44.3% | 9.3% |
| Grand Rapids Charter Township | 19,053 | 37.5% | 14.9% |
| Cutlerville | 18,780 | 27.2% | 30.2% |
| Caledonia Township (Kent County) | 16,485 | 26.3% | 9.9% |
| Grandville | 16,356 | 52.2% | 32.9% |
| Northview | 15,268 | 55.1% | 20.8% |
| Ada Township | 14,524 | 35.2% | 7.2% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kent County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County | 3 | 1.7 | +0.0 |
| Allegan County | 9 | 1.7 | +0.0 |
| Barry County | 5 | 1.8 | +0.1 |
| Clinton County | 6 | 1.8 | +0.1 |
| Muskegon County | 11 | 1.5 | −0.2 |
| Bay County | 7 | 1.4 | −0.2 |
Licenses for roofers in Michigan
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 Kent County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Kent County?
The Census Bureau counts 45 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Kent County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Kent County?
Pay is published by state: across Michigan, roofers earn a median of $56,290 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Kent County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Kent 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 Michigan (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 — Kent County, Michigan
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