Roofers in Polk County, Oregon
Polk County, Oregon has 13 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 59 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.8 across Oregon.
Polk County ranks 3 of 24 counties in Oregon for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,932 per employee a year.
Across Oregon, roofers earn a median of $56,320 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 13
- Their employees
- 59
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.7
Roofers in Polk County: businesses and jobs
| Polk County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 13 | 515 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 59 | 4,819 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $3,359,000 | $293,827,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.7 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Polk County
| Polk County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 66.5% (±1.9 points) | 62.7% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 3.3% (±0.7 points) | 5.1% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.9% (±0.8 points) | 10.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 16.3% (±1.6 points) | 17.4% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 66.5% (±1.9 points) in Polk County, higher than across Oregon (62.7%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 3.3% (±0.7 points) in Polk County, lower than across Oregon (5.1%).
Homes built before 1940: 6.9% (±0.8 points) in Polk County, lower than across Oregon (10.7%).
Places in Polk County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 17,531 | 39.5% | 32.1% |
| Monmouth | 11,428 | 39.0% | 52.6% |
| Independence | 10,199 | 33.8% | 45.4% |
| Grand Ronde | 1,549 | 38.3% | 56.9% |
| Falls City | 1,222 | 59.9% | 26.0% |
Counties in Oregon with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Polk County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamhill County | 15 | 3.6 | −0.1 |
| Columbia County | 8 | 3.6 | −0.1 |
| Hood River County | 4 | 3.9 | +0.2 |
| Clackamas County | 60 | 3.4 | −0.3 |
| Malheur County | 4 | 3.4 | −0.3 |
| Linn County | 18 | 3.4 | −0.4 |
Licenses for roofers in Oregon
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 Polk County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Polk County?
The Census Bureau counts 13 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Polk County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Polk County?
Pay is published by state: across Oregon, roofers earn a median of $56,320 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Polk County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Oregon, and a city or county in Polk 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 Oregon (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 — Polk County, Oregon
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