Roofers in Union County, North Carolina
Union County, North Carolina has 41 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 375 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.7 across North Carolina.
Union County ranks 1 of 52 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $69,013 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
- 41
- Their employees
- 375
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.6
Roofers in Union County: businesses and jobs
| Union County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 41 | 816 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 375 | 6,139 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $25,880,000 | $427,996,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.6 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Union County
| Union County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 86.4% (±0.9 points) | 65.3% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 2.9% (±0.5 points) | 4.8% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.5% (±0.5 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 8.2% (±0.7 points) | 12.0% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 86.4% (±0.9 points) in Union County, higher than across North Carolina (65.3%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 2.9% (±0.5 points) in Union County, lower than across North Carolina (4.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 2.5% (±0.5 points) in Union County, lower than across North Carolina (4.9%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 8.2% (±0.7 points) in Union County, lower than across North Carolina (12.0%).
Places in Union County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail | 42,036 | 8.5% | 21.9% |
| Monroe | 36,759 | 39.6% | 38.4% |
| Waxhaw | 22,275 | 7.1% | 17.0% |
| Stallings | 16,886 | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Weddington | 13,805 | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| Wesley Chapel | 9,090 | 10.6% | 1.9% |
| Unionville | 6,954 | 25.5% | 12.8% |
| Marvin | 6,692 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Wingate | 4,425 | 38.3% | 39.1% |
| Fairview | 3,619 | 35.3% | 8.8% |
| Lake Park | 3,431 | 0.0% | 21.9% |
| Mineral Springs | 3,314 | 20.2% | 15.4% |
| Marshville | 2,615 | 69.5% | 43.2% |
| Hemby Bridge | 2,096 | 62.8% | 15.0% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Union County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston County | 42 | 4.6 | −0.0 |
| Harnett County | 22 | 4.0 | −0.6 |
| Iredell County | 30 | 3.6 | −1.1 |
| Catawba County | 24 | 3.3 | −1.3 |
| Rockingham County | 12 | 2.7 | −1.9 |
| New Hanover County | 30 | 2.5 | −2.1 |
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 Union County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Union County?
The Census Bureau counts 41 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Union County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Union 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 Union County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Union 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 — Union County, North Carolina
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