Coverage varies by state, trade and authority. These are source snapshots, not a census of unique businesses or a live license check. Ratios cannot establish market saturation or contractor quality.
Colorado vs Pennsylvania: contractor markets, side by side
Colorado has 7,769 roster records across the trades we cover; Pennsylvania has 9,064. Counts come from the Colorado Information Marketplace and the Philadelphia L&I + Pittsburgh Permits; market figures are U.S. Census aggregates.
| Colorado | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Covered roster records | 7,769 | 9,064 |
| Snapshot records per 10k residents | 13.5 | 6.5 |
| Residents | 5,771,158 | 13,983,292 |
| Households | 2,500,219 | 6,205,690 |
| ZIP-weighted income indicator | $92,748 | $78,687 |
| Housing units authorized (source year) | 33,754 (2025) | 25,709 (2025) |
| Top covered city by records | Denver | Pittsburgh |
Colorado has the higher snapshot ratio: 13.5 source records per 10k residents against 6.5 in Pennsylvania. Differences in source coverage affect this ratio; it does not measure contractors per square mile or competition for jobs.
The ZIP-weighted income indicator is higher in Colorado: $92,748 against $78,687 in Pennsylvania, using the Census estimates in this dataset. This indicator does not establish renovation budgets or likely sales.
Trade by trade
| Trade | Colorado | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | 4,741 | 1,795 |
| Plumbers | 3,066 | 693 |
| HVAC Contractors | 4,095 | 252 |
| General Contractors | 20,966 | 6,207 |
| Roofing Contractors | 2,922 | — |
| Fire-Protection Contractors | — | 120 |
| Excavating Contractors | — | 185 |
| Restoration Companies | 1,352 | — |
| Foundation Repair Companies | 45 | — |
| Siding Contractors | 195 | — |
| Window & Door Companies | 600 | — |
| Pest Control Companies | 151 | — |
| Home Inspectors | 399 | — |
| Appliance Repair Companies | 351 | — |
| House Cleaning Services | 5,818 | — |
| Junk Removal Companies | 1,054 | — |
| Chimney Companies | 145 | — |
| Pressure Washing Companies | 202 | — |
| Pool Service Companies | 14 | — |
| Gutter Companies | 421 | — |
| Fence Companies | 396 | — |
| Tree Service Companies | 370 | — |
| Garage Door Companies | 367 | — |
Counts reflect the separate covered-trade snapshot. A “—” means no count is provided here; it says nothing about whether the trade exists or requires a license. These category counts are not reconciled with the headline roster totals.
Figures use separately generated snapshots: overall roster totals, trade counts and mapped-city counts can differ in scope and collection time and should not be added together or treated as a reconciled census. The displayed source refresh date does not date every aggregate. Population and households are sums of the covered ZIP estimates. The income indicator is a population-weighted average of ZIP-level household-income medians, not the state's household median. Census context can refer to a different period from the roster. Housing-unit authorizations refer to the displayed permit year; they are not completed projects. See the ACS estimate guidance and Building Permits Survey for the underlying statistical definitions.
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Colorado vs Pennsylvania: common questions
Does Colorado or Pennsylvania have more contractor records?
Pennsylvania has 9,064 covered records; Colorado has 7,769. These counts reflect different source coverage, not a census of operating businesses. Sources: Colorado Information Marketplace and the Philadelphia L&I + Pittsburgh Permits.
Which has the higher snapshot records-to-population ratio, Colorado or Pennsylvania?
Colorado has the higher snapshot ratio: 13.5 snapshot records per 10k residents against 6.5 in Pennsylvania.
Which has the higher ZIP-weighted income indicator, Colorado or Pennsylvania?
Colorado: $92,748 against $78,687 in Pennsylvania. This is a population-weighted average of ZIP-level income medians, not either state's household median.
Where does this Colorado vs Pennsylvania comparison data come from?
Roster counts derive from Colorado Information Marketplace and Philadelphia L&I + Pittsburgh Permits; population, household, income, and permit figures are U.S. Census aggregates. Counts are snapshot records, not a census of unique companies. Source scope and dates differ between states.