Roofers in McDowell County, North Carolina
McDowell County, North Carolina has 5 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 20 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.7 across North Carolina.
McDowell County ranks 9 of 52 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $49,500 per employee a year.
Across North Carolina, roofers earn a median of $48,090 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 20
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.3
Roofers in McDowell County: businesses and jobs
| McDowell County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 816 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 20 | 6,139 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $990,000 | $427,996,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.3 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in McDowell County
| McDowell County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 68.8% (±2.7 points) | 65.3% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 4.8% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.7% (±1.5 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 13.1% (±2.2 points) | 12.0% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 68.8% (±2.7 points) in McDowell County, higher than across North Carolina (65.3%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 1.1% (±0.5 points) in McDowell County, lower than across North Carolina (4.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 6.7% (±1.5 points) in McDowell County, higher than across North Carolina (4.9%).
Places in McDowell County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 7,579 | 62.5% | 48.7% |
| Nebo | 1,670 | 27.8% | 25.1% |
| West Marion | 1,066 | 41.4% | 36.7% |
| Old Fort | 555 | 66.9% | 51.7% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from McDowell County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth County | 40 | 2.3 | −0.0 |
| Wake County | 118 | 2.4 | +0.1 |
| Lenoir County | 6 | 2.2 | −0.1 |
| New Hanover County | 30 | 2.5 | +0.2 |
| Henderson County | 12 | 2.1 | −0.3 |
| Vance County | 4 | 2.1 | −0.3 |
Licenses for roofers in North Carolina
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 McDowell County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in McDowell County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 roofing contractor businesses with employees in McDowell County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in McDowell County?
Pay is published by state: across North Carolina, roofers earn a median of $48,090 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in McDowell County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in McDowell 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 North Carolina (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 — McDowell County, North Carolina
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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 .