Industry Statistics & Historical Trends

How many businesses exist in each industry, and how that number has changed over time — based on U.S. Census Bureau Business Dynamics Statistics. 608 industries covered.

Accommodation & Food Services

14 shown

Administrative Services

38 shown

Landscaping Services

177,110 firms

+53.1%

since 2000

Janitorial Services

177,110 firms

+53.1%

since 2000

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

177,110 firms

+53.1%

since 2000

Exterminating and Pest Control Services

177,110 firms

+53.1%

since 2000

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services

177,110 firms

+53.1%

since 2000

Office Administrative Services

29,033 firms

+47.3%

since 2000

Temporary Help Services

26,532 firms

+0.5%

since 2000

Employment Placement Agencies

26,532 firms

+0.5%

since 2000

Executive Search Services

26,532 firms

+0.5%

since 2000

Professional Employer Organizations

26,532 firms

+0.5%

since 2000

Private Mail Centers

19,450 firms

-23.5%

since 2000

Document Preparation Services

19,450 firms

-23.5%

since 2000

All Other Business Support Services

19,450 firms

-23.5%

since 2000

Court Reporting and Stenotype Services

19,450 firms

-23.5%

since 2000

Collection Agencies

19,450 firms

-23.5%

since 2000

Telemarketing Bureaus and Other Contact Centers

19,450 firms

-23.5%

since 2000

Other Business Service Centers (including Copy Shops)

19,450 firms

-23.5%

since 2000

Telephone Answering Services

19,450 firms

-23.5%

since 2000

Repossession Services

19,450 firms

-23.5%

since 2000

Security Guards and Patrol Services

19,038 firms

+22.6%

since 2000

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

19,038 firms

+22.6%

since 2000

Locksmiths

19,038 firms

+22.6%

since 2000

Investigation Services

19,038 firms

+22.6%

since 2000

All Other Support Services

16,003 firms

-20.1%

since 2000

Convention and Trade Show Organizers

16,003 firms

-20.1%

since 2000

Packaging and Labeling Services

16,003 firms

-20.1%

since 2000

Travel Agencies

10,611 firms

-52.7%

since 2000

Tour Operators

10,611 firms

-52.7%

since 2000

All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services

10,611 firms

-52.7%

since 2000

Convention and Visitors Bureaus

10,611 firms

-52.7%

since 2000

Remediation Services

9,946 firms

+88.3%

since 2000

Septic Tank and Related Services

9,946 firms

+88.3%

since 2000

All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services

9,946 firms

+88.3%

since 2000

Materials Recovery Facilities

9,946 firms

+88.3%

since 2000

Solid Waste Collection

8,038 firms

+38.8%

since 2000

Other Waste Collection

8,038 firms

+38.8%

since 2000

Facilities Support Services

2,016 firms

+38.2%

since 2000

Solid Waste Landfill

1,503 firms

+6.1%

since 2000

Agriculture & Forestry

9 shown

Arts & Entertainment

21 shown

Construction

31 shown

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

177,201 firms

+23.7%

since 2000

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

177,201 firms

+23.7%

since 2000

Other Building Equipment Contractors

177,201 firms

+23.7%

since 2000

Residential Remodelers

174,642 firms

+31.0%

since 2000

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)

174,642 firms

+31.0%

since 2000

New Housing For-Sale Builders

174,642 firms

+31.0%

since 2000

New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)

174,642 firms

+31.0%

since 2000

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

109,078 firms

+12.2%

since 2000

Finish Carpentry Contractors

109,078 firms

+12.2%

since 2000

Drywall and Insulation Contractors

109,078 firms

+12.2%

since 2000

Flooring Contractors

109,078 firms

+12.2%

since 2000

Tile and Terrazzo Contractors

109,078 firms

+12.2%

since 2000

Other Building Finishing Contractors

109,078 firms

+12.2%

since 2000

Roofing Contractors

88,283 firms

-6.1%

since 2000

Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors

88,283 firms

-6.1%

since 2000

Masonry Contractors

88,283 firms

-6.1%

since 2000

Framing Contractors

88,283 firms

-6.1%

since 2000

Siding Contractors

88,283 firms

-6.1%

since 2000

Glass and Glazing Contractors

88,283 firms

-6.1%

since 2000

Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

88,283 firms

-6.1%

since 2000

Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors

88,283 firms

-6.1%

since 2000

Site Preparation Contractors

68,453 firms

+33.6%

since 2000

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

68,453 firms

+33.6%

since 2000

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

36,302 firms

-10.5%

since 2000

Industrial Building Construction

36,302 firms

-10.5%

since 2000

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

16,340 firms

-1.2%

since 2000

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

16,340 firms

-1.2%

since 2000

Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction

16,340 firms

-1.2%

since 2000

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

7,566 firms

-27.9%

since 2000

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

4,062 firms

-12.6%

since 2000

Land Subdivision

3,678 firms

-62.4%

since 2000

Education

15 shown

Finance & Insurance

28 shown

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

114,626 firms

+2.2%

since 2000

Claims Adjusting

114,626 firms

+2.2%

since 2000

All Other Insurance Related Activities

114,626 firms

+2.2%

since 2000

Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds

114,626 firms

+2.2%

since 2000

Portfolio Management

52,814 firms

+110.9%

since 2000

Investment Advice

52,814 firms

+110.9%

since 2000

Miscellaneous Intermediation

52,814 firms

+110.9%

since 2000

Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities

52,814 firms

+110.9%

since 2000

Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities

52,814 firms

+110.9%

since 2000

Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers

12,705 firms

-9.1%

since 2000

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities

12,705 firms

-9.1%

since 2000

Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation

12,705 firms

-9.1%

since 2000

All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation

12,088 firms

-32.5%

since 2000

Real Estate Credit

12,088 firms

-32.5%

since 2000

Consumer Lending

12,088 firms

-32.5%

since 2000

Sales Financing

12,088 firms

-32.5%

since 2000

Credit Unions

8,926 firms

-51.4%

since 2000

Commercial Banking

8,926 firms

-51.4%

since 2000

Savings Institutions

8,926 firms

-51.4%

since 2000

Securities Brokerage

7,890 firms

-32.3%

since 2000

Investment Banking and Securities Dealing

7,890 firms

-32.3%

since 2000

Commodity Contracts Brokerage

7,890 firms

-32.3%

since 2000

Commodity Contracts Dealing

7,890 firms

-32.3%

since 2000

Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers

5,698 firms

+13.7%

since 2000

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers

5,698 firms

+13.7%

since 2000

Direct Title Insurance Carriers

5,698 firms

+13.7%

since 2000

Direct Life Insurance Carriers

5,698 firms

+13.7%

since 2000

Other Financial Vehicles

1,532 firms

+159.7%

since 2000

Health Care

35 shown

Offices of Chiropractors

151,050 firms

+92.5%

since 2000

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

151,050 firms

+92.5%

since 2000

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

151,050 firms

+92.5%

since 2000

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

151,050 firms

+92.5%

since 2000

Offices of Optometrists

151,050 firms

+92.5%

since 2000

Offices of Podiatrists

151,050 firms

+92.5%

since 2000

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)

128,948 firms

-18.1%

since 2000

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists

128,948 firms

-18.1%

since 2000

Offices of Dentists

111,677 firms

+5.1%

since 2000

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

63,046 firms

+106.2%

since 2000

Other Individual and Family Services

63,046 firms

+106.2%

since 2000

Child and Youth Services

63,046 firms

+106.2%

since 2000

Child Day Care Services

58,834 firms

+23.1%

since 2000

All Other Outpatient Care Centers

26,098 firms

+150.1%

since 2000

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

26,098 firms

+150.1%

since 2000

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers

26,098 firms

+150.1%

since 2000

Family Planning Centers

26,098 firms

+150.1%

since 2000

Kidney Dialysis Centers

26,098 firms

+150.1%

since 2000

Home Health Care Services

25,764 firms

+154.0%

since 2000

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly

16,989 firms

+36.0%

since 2000

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

16,989 firms

+36.0%

since 2000

Community Food Services

11,267 firms

+35.7%

since 2000

Other Community Housing Services

11,267 firms

+35.7%

since 2000

Temporary Shelters

11,267 firms

+35.7%

since 2000

Emergency and Other Relief Services

11,267 firms

+35.7%

since 2000

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities

11,109 firms

+49.1%

since 2000

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities

11,109 firms

+49.1%

since 2000

All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services

10,354 firms

+131.5%

since 2000

Ambulance Services

10,354 firms

+131.5%

since 2000

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)

9,802 firms

+24.2%

since 2000

Diagnostic Imaging Centers

7,899 firms

+44.5%

since 2000

Medical Laboratories

7,899 firms

+44.5%

since 2000

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

3,714 firms

-28.2%

since 2000

Other Residential Care Facilities

3,395 firms

-1.0%

since 2000

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

2,437 firms

-28.6%

since 2000

Information

22 shown

Management of Companies

3 shown

Manufacturing

112 shown

Machine Shops

19,834 firms

-20.7%

since 2000

Precision Turned Product Manufacturing

19,834 firms

-20.7%

since 2000

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing

19,834 firms

-20.7%

since 2000

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)

19,572 firms

-44.3%

since 2000

Commercial Screen Printing

19,572 firms

-44.3%

since 2000

Support Activities for Printing

19,572 firms

-44.3%

since 2000

Sign Manufacturing

13,107 firms

-23.1%

since 2000

All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing

13,107 firms

-23.1%

since 2000

Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing

13,107 firms

-23.1%

since 2000

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing

13,107 firms

-23.1%

since 2000

Musical Instrument Manufacturing

13,107 firms

-23.1%

since 2000

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing

12,393 firms

+12.3%

since 2000

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing

12,393 firms

+12.3%

since 2000

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing

12,393 firms

+12.3%

since 2000

Plate Work Manufacturing

12,393 firms

+12.3%

since 2000

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing

12,393 firms

+12.3%

since 2000

Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing

12,393 firms

+12.3%

since 2000

Retail Bakeries

11,052 firms

+22.0%

since 2000

Commercial Bakeries

11,052 firms

+22.0%

since 2000

Breweries

10,579 firms

+430.0%

since 2000

Wineries

10,579 firms

+430.0%

since 2000

Distilleries

10,579 firms

+430.0%

since 2000

Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing

8,946 firms

-32.5%

since 2000

Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing

8,946 firms

-32.5%

since 2000

Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing

8,946 firms

-32.5%

since 2000

Institutional Furniture Manufacturing

8,946 firms

-32.5%

since 2000

Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing

7,671 firms

-16.7%

since 2000

All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing

7,671 firms

-16.7%

since 2000

Other Millwork (including Flooring)

7,671 firms

-16.7%

since 2000

Wood Window and Door Manufacturing

7,671 firms

-16.7%

since 2000

Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing

7,671 firms

-16.7%

since 2000

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing

7,671 firms

-16.7%

since 2000

Dental Laboratories

7,215 firms

-32.4%

since 2000

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

7,215 firms

-32.4%

since 2000

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

7,215 firms

-32.4%

since 2000

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing

6,697 firms

-35.1%

since 2000

All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

5,286 firms

-8.7%

since 2000

Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing

5,286 firms

-8.7%

since 2000

Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing

5,234 firms

-43.0%

since 2000

Industrial Mold Manufacturing

5,234 firms

-43.0%

since 2000

Machine Tool Manufacturing

5,234 firms

-43.0%

since 2000

Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing

5,234 firms

-43.0%

since 2000

All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing

4,785 firms

-17.2%

since 2000

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing

4,785 firms

-17.2%

since 2000

Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers

4,572 firms

-15.8%

since 2000

Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

4,572 firms

-15.8%

since 2000

Metal Heat Treating

4,572 firms

-15.8%

since 2000

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

3,903 firms

-11.0%

since 2000

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing

3,903 firms

-11.0%

since 2000

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables

3,903 firms

-11.0%

since 2000

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

3,903 firms

-11.0%

since 2000

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

3,903 firms

-11.0%

since 2000

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing

3,882 firms

+71.5%

since 2000

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing

3,882 firms

+71.5%

since 2000

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

3,882 firms

+71.5%

since 2000

Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing

3,550 firms

-33.4%

since 2000

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing

3,550 firms

-33.4%

since 2000

All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills

3,398 firms

-21.2%

since 2000

Textile Bag and Canvas Mills

3,398 firms

-21.2%

since 2000

Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

3,361 firms

-23.0%

since 2000

Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing

3,361 firms

-23.0%

since 2000

Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping

3,361 firms

-23.0%

since 2000

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing

3,361 firms

-23.0%

since 2000

Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors

3,332 firms

-64.7%

since 2000

Women’s, Girls’, and Infants’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing

3,332 firms

-64.7%

since 2000

Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing

3,295 firms

-15.9%

since 2000

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing

3,295 firms

-15.9%

since 2000

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing

2,952 firms

-39.5%

since 2000

Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing

2,952 firms

-39.5%

since 2000

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing

2,952 firms

-39.5%

since 2000

Meat Processed from Carcasses

2,857 firms

-10.8%

since 2000

Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

2,857 firms

-10.8%

since 2000

Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing

2,640 firms

+29.9%

since 2000

Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

2,522 firms

-37.4%

since 2000

Sawmills

2,433 firms

-39.0%

since 2000

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

2,277 firms

-10.9%

since 2000

Construction Machinery Manufacturing

2,277 firms

-10.9%

since 2000

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing

2,086 firms

+51.5%

since 2000

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing

2,086 firms

+51.5%

since 2000

Toilet Preparation Manufacturing

2,030 firms

-0.9%

since 2000

Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing

2,030 firms

-0.9%

since 2000

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing

1,942 firms

-42.6%

since 2000

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing

1,942 firms

-42.6%

since 2000

All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing

1,750 firms

-6.3%

since 2000

Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive)

1,662 firms

-37.6%

since 2000

All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing

1,631 firms

-23.7%

since 2000

Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing

1,621 firms

-7.8%

since 2000

Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing

1,621 firms

-7.8%

since 2000

Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate

1,582 firms

+13.2%

since 2000

Fruit and Vegetable Canning

1,469 firms

+14.6%

since 2000

Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

1,464 firms

-34.3%

since 2000

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing

1,459 firms

-36.0%

since 2000

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

1,260 firms

-10.8%

since 2000

All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing

1,242 firms

-37.0%

since 2000

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

1,236 firms

-9.9%

since 2000

Paint and Coating Manufacturing

1,208 firms

-22.7%

since 2000

All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing

1,181 firms

+7.1%

since 2000

Boat Building

1,174 firms

-21.7%

since 2000

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass

1,174 firms

-37.8%

since 2000

Curtain and Linen Mills

1,138 firms

-56.2%

since 2000

Other Animal Food Manufacturing

1,136 firms

+6.5%

since 2000

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

1,094 firms

+131.3%

since 2000

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing

1,001 firms

-27.8%

since 2000

Truss Manufacturing

960 firms

-33.2%

since 2000

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

953 firms

-46.4%

since 2000

Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing

870 firms

-39.8%

since 2000

Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing

836 firms

-48.6%

since 2000

Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing

775 firms

-46.0%

since 2000

All Other Leather Good and Allied Product Manufacturing

658 firms

-26.3%

since 2000

Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills

654 firms

-73.1%

since 2000

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing

631 firms

-64.3%

since 2000

Hardware Manufacturing

458 firms

-40.4%

since 2000

Mining & Oil/Gas

6 shown

Other Services

45 shown

Religious Organizations

176,829 firms

+10.1%

since 2000

General Automotive Repair

135,684 firms

-1.8%

since 2000

Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

135,684 firms

-1.8%

since 2000

Car Washes

135,684 firms

-1.8%

since 2000

Automotive Glass Replacement Shops

135,684 firms

-1.8%

since 2000

All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance

135,684 firms

-1.8%

since 2000

Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops

135,684 firms

-1.8%

since 2000

Automotive Transmission Repair

135,684 firms

-1.8%

since 2000

Other Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance

135,684 firms

-1.8%

since 2000

Automotive Exhaust System Repair

135,684 firms

-1.8%

since 2000

Beauty Salons

125,871 firms

+70.2%

since 2000

Nail Salons

125,871 firms

+70.2%

since 2000

Other Personal Care Services

125,871 firms

+70.2%

since 2000

Barber Shops

125,871 firms

+70.2%

since 2000

Diet and Weight Reducing Centers

125,871 firms

+70.2%

since 2000

Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations)

48,661 firms

-21.5%

since 2000

Business Associations

48,661 firms

-21.5%

since 2000

Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations

48,661 firms

-21.5%

since 2000

Professional Organizations

48,661 firms

-21.5%

since 2000

Political Organizations

48,661 firms

-21.5%

since 2000

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

43,241 firms

+116.6%

since 2000

All Other Personal Services

43,241 firms

+116.6%

since 2000

Parking Lots and Garages

43,241 firms

+116.6%

since 2000

Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated)

22,298 firms

-32.4%

since 2000

Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners

22,298 firms

-32.4%

since 2000

Linen Supply

22,298 firms

-32.4%

since 2000

Civic and Social Organizations

21,623 firms

-21.5%

since 2000

Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

19,006 firms

-19.7%

since 2000

Appliance Repair and Maintenance

19,006 firms

-19.7%

since 2000

Reupholstery and Furniture Repair

19,006 firms

-19.7%

since 2000

Home and Garden Equipment Repair and Maintenance

19,006 firms

-19.7%

since 2000

Footwear and Leather Goods Repair

19,006 firms

-19.7%

since 2000

Grantmaking Foundations

18,884 firms

+77.9%

since 2000

Other Grantmaking and Giving Services

18,884 firms

+77.9%

since 2000

Voluntary Health Organizations

18,884 firms

+77.9%

since 2000

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

18,668 firms

-10.4%

since 2000

Other Social Advocacy Organizations

17,275 firms

+92.9%

since 2000

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations

17,275 firms

+92.9%

since 2000

Human Rights Organizations

17,275 firms

+92.9%

since 2000

Funeral Homes and Funeral Services

13,145 firms

-12.0%

since 2000

Cemeteries and Crematories

13,145 firms

-12.0%

since 2000

Computer and Office Machine Repair and Maintenance

8,916 firms

-28.2%

since 2000

Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

8,916 firms

-28.2%

since 2000

Consumer Electronics Repair and Maintenance

8,916 firms

-28.2%

since 2000

Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance

8,916 firms

-28.2%

since 2000

Professional Services

48 shown

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

162,559 firms

+150.2%

since 2000

Marketing Consulting Services

162,559 firms

+150.2%

since 2000

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

162,559 firms

+150.2%

since 2000

Other Management Consulting Services

162,559 firms

+150.2%

since 2000

Environmental Consulting Services

162,559 firms

+150.2%

since 2000

Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services

162,559 firms

+150.2%

since 2000

Human Resources Consulting Services

162,559 firms

+150.2%

since 2000

Offices of Lawyers

147,965 firms

-4.1%

since 2000

Title Abstract and Settlement Offices

147,965 firms

-4.1%

since 2000

All Other Legal Services

147,965 firms

-4.1%

since 2000

Custom Computer Programming Services

106,280 firms

+45.2%

since 2000

Computer Systems Design Services

106,280 firms

+45.2%

since 2000

Other Computer Related Services

106,280 firms

+45.2%

since 2000

Computer Facilities Management Services

106,280 firms

+45.2%

since 2000

Offices of Certified Public Accountants

104,020 firms

+21.9%

since 2000

Other Accounting Services

104,020 firms

+21.9%

since 2000

Tax Preparation Services

104,020 firms

+21.9%

since 2000

Payroll Services

104,020 firms

+21.9%

since 2000

Engineering Services

82,804 firms

+0.5%

since 2000

Architectural Services

82,804 firms

+0.5%

since 2000

Building Inspection Services

82,804 firms

+0.5%

since 2000

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

82,804 firms

+0.5%

since 2000

Testing Laboratories

82,804 firms

+0.5%

since 2000

Landscape Architectural Services

82,804 firms

+0.5%

since 2000

Drafting Services

82,804 firms

+0.5%

since 2000

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services

82,804 firms

+0.5%

since 2000

Veterinary Services

58,460 firms

+23.4%

since 2000

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

58,460 firms

+23.4%

since 2000

Photography Studios, Portrait

58,460 firms

+23.4%

since 2000

Commercial Photography

58,460 firms

+23.4%

since 2000

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling

58,460 firms

+23.4%

since 2000

Translation and Interpretation Services

58,460 firms

+23.4%

since 2000

Graphic Design Services

30,758 firms

+28.0%

since 2000

Interior Design Services

30,758 firms

+28.0%

since 2000

Other Specialized Design Services

30,758 firms

+28.0%

since 2000

Industrial Design Services

30,758 firms

+28.0%

since 2000

Advertising Agencies

29,104 firms

-9.1%

since 2000

Public Relations Agencies

29,104 firms

-9.1%

since 2000

Other Services Related to Advertising

29,104 firms

-9.1%

since 2000

Outdoor Advertising

29,104 firms

-9.1%

since 2000

Direct Mail Advertising

29,104 firms

-9.1%

since 2000

Advertising Material Distribution Services

29,104 firms

-9.1%

since 2000

Media Representatives

29,104 firms

-9.1%

since 2000

Media Buying Agencies

29,104 firms

-9.1%

since 2000

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

15,795 firms

+63.0%

since 2000

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

15,795 firms

+63.0%

since 2000

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

15,795 firms

+63.0%

since 2000

Research and Development in Nanotechnology

15,795 firms

+63.0%

since 2000

Real Estate

18 shown

Retail Trade

63 shown

Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores

65,750 firms

+9.3%

since 2000

Convenience Stores

65,750 firms

+9.3%

since 2000

Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

56,537 firms

-8.2%

since 2000

Other Gasoline Stations

56,537 firms

-8.2%

since 2000

Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses

44,237 firms

+340.0%

since 2000

All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores)

41,798 firms

+33.0%

since 2000

Tobacco Stores

41,798 firms

+33.0%

since 2000

Pet and Pet Supplies Stores

41,798 firms

+33.0%

since 2000

Art Dealers

41,798 firms

+33.0%

since 2000

Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers

41,798 firms

+33.0%

since 2000

Pharmacies and Drug Stores

37,589 firms

-6.2%

since 2000

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores

37,589 firms

-6.2%

since 2000

All Other Health and Personal Care Stores

37,589 firms

-6.2%

since 2000

Food (Health) Supplement Stores

37,589 firms

-6.2%

since 2000

Optical Goods Stores

37,589 firms

-6.2%

since 2000

Used Car Dealers

36,288 firms

-15.3%

since 2000

New Car Dealers

36,288 firms

-15.3%

since 2000

Women's Clothing Stores

30,324 firms

-17.7%

since 2000

Other Clothing Stores

30,324 firms

-17.7%

since 2000

Family Clothing Stores

30,324 firms

-17.7%

since 2000

Clothing Accessories Stores

30,324 firms

-17.7%

since 2000

Men's Clothing Stores

30,324 firms

-17.7%

since 2000

Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores

30,324 firms

-17.7%

since 2000

Other Building Material Dealers

30,090 firms

-37.7%

since 2000

Hardware Stores

30,090 firms

-37.7%

since 2000

Home Centers

30,090 firms

-37.7%

since 2000

Paint and Wallpaper Stores

30,090 firms

-37.7%

since 2000

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

29,649 firms

+29.4%

since 2000

Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores

23,904 firms

-32.7%

since 2000

Tire Dealers

23,904 firms

-32.7%

since 2000

Sporting Goods Stores

23,199 firms

-21.5%

since 2000

Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores

23,199 firms

-21.5%

since 2000

Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores

23,199 firms

-21.5%

since 2000

Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores

23,199 firms

-21.5%

since 2000

Other Direct Selling Establishments

20,860 firms

+7.7%

since 2000

Fuel Dealers

20,860 firms

+7.7%

since 2000

All Other Specialty Food Stores

18,236 firms

+4.2%

since 2000

Meat Markets

18,236 firms

+4.2%

since 2000

Fruit and Vegetable Markets

18,236 firms

+4.2%

since 2000

Baked Goods Stores

18,236 firms

+4.2%

since 2000

Confectionery and Nut Stores

18,236 firms

+4.2%

since 2000

Fish and Seafood Markets

18,236 firms

+4.2%

since 2000

Floor Covering Stores

15,514 firms

-37.2%

since 2000

All Other Home Furnishings Stores

15,514 firms

-37.2%

since 2000

Window Treatment Stores

15,514 firms

-37.2%

since 2000

Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

14,269 firms

-51.4%

since 2000

Office Supplies and Stationery Stores

14,269 firms

-51.4%

since 2000

Jewelry Stores

12,994 firms

-31.7%

since 2000

Used Merchandise Stores

11,785 firms

-7.1%

since 2000

Furniture Stores

11,433 firms

-42.3%

since 2000

Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores

11,332 firms

-31.2%

since 2000

Outdoor Power Equipment Stores

11,332 firms

-31.2%

since 2000

Electronics Stores

11,124 firms

-65.7%

since 2000

Household Appliance Stores

11,124 firms

-65.7%

since 2000

Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers

10,610 firms

-12.8%

since 2000

Boat Dealers

10,610 firms

-12.8%

since 2000

Recreational Vehicle Dealers

10,610 firms

-12.8%

since 2000

Florists

10,280 firms

-51.0%

since 2000

All Other General Merchandise Stores

6,488 firms

-28.9%

since 2000

Shoe Stores

3,854 firms

-40.3%

since 2000

Book Stores

3,004 firms

-58.4%

since 2000

News Dealers and Newsstands

3,004 firms

-58.4%

since 2000

Vending Machine Operators

2,209 firms

-55.4%

since 2000

Transportation

26 shown

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

85,244 firms

+120.0%

since 2000

General Freight Trucking, Local

85,244 firms

+120.0%

since 2000

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload

85,244 firms

+120.0%

since 2000

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

42,221 firms

-8.0%

since 2000

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance

42,221 firms

-8.0%

since 2000

Used Household and Office Goods Moving

42,221 firms

-8.0%

since 2000

Freight Transportation Arrangement

14,019 firms

+29.0%

since 2000

Motor Vehicle Towing

11,134 firms

+85.5%

since 2000

Other Support Activities for Road Transportation

11,134 firms

+85.5%

since 2000

Limousine Service

6,136 firms

+5.6%

since 2000

Taxi Service

6,136 firms

+5.6%

since 2000

Special Needs Transportation

4,983 firms

+121.2%

since 2000

All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

4,983 firms

+121.2%

since 2000

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation

3,965 firms

+26.4%

since 2000

Other Airport Operations

3,965 firms

+26.4%

since 2000

School and Employee Bus Transportation

2,220 firms

-27.9%

since 2000

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

1,903 firms

+14.8%

since 2000

Packing and Crating

1,903 firms

+86.4%

since 2000

All Other Support Activities for Transportation

1,903 firms

+86.4%

since 2000

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

1,903 firms

+14.8%

since 2000

Navigational Services to Shipping

1,814 firms

+5.5%

since 2000

Other Support Activities for Water Transportation

1,814 firms

+5.5%

since 2000

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

1,579 firms

+34.6%

since 2000

Charter Bus Industry

895 firms

-24.9%

since 2000

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land

549 firms

+50.4%

since 2000

Support Activities for Rail Transportation

549 firms

+29.8%

since 2000

Utilities

2 shown

Warehousing

5 shown

Wholesale Trade

67 shown

Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

33,683 firms

-30.2%

since 2000

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

33,683 firms

-30.2%

since 2000

Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

33,683 firms

-30.2%

since 2000

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

33,683 firms

-30.2%

since 2000

Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

33,683 firms

-30.2%

since 2000

Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers

33,683 firms

-30.2%

since 2000

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

28,451 firms

-15.2%

since 2000

Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers

25,491 firms

-11.0%

since 2000

Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers

25,491 firms

-11.0%

since 2000

Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers

25,491 firms

-11.0%

since 2000

Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

25,491 firms

-11.0%

since 2000

Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

25,491 firms

-11.0%

since 2000

Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers

24,777 firms

-6.9%

since 2000

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers

24,777 firms

-6.9%

since 2000

Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers

24,777 firms

-6.9%

since 2000

General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers

24,777 firms

-6.9%

since 2000

Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers

24,777 firms

-6.9%

since 2000

Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers

24,777 firms

-6.9%

since 2000

Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers

24,777 firms

-6.9%

since 2000

Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers

24,777 firms

-6.9%

since 2000

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

19,171 firms

-31.9%

since 2000

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

19,171 firms

-31.9%

since 2000

Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

19,171 firms

-31.9%

since 2000

Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

19,171 firms

-31.9%

since 2000

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

19,171 firms

-31.9%

since 2000

Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers

19,171 firms

-31.9%

since 2000

Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers

18,688 firms

-17.1%

since 2000

Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

18,688 firms

-17.1%

since 2000

Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

18,688 firms

-17.1%

since 2000

Tobacco and Tobacco Product Merchant Wholesalers

18,688 firms

-17.1%

since 2000

Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers

18,688 firms

-17.1%

since 2000

Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

18,688 firms

-17.1%

since 2000

Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

15,343 firms

-21.8%

since 2000

Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

15,343 firms

-21.8%

since 2000

Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers

15,343 firms

-21.8%

since 2000

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers

12,831 firms

-22.4%

since 2000

Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers

12,831 firms

-22.4%

since 2000

Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers

12,831 firms

-22.4%

since 2000

Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers

12,831 firms

-22.4%

since 2000

Women's, Children's, and Infants' Clothing and Accessories Merchant Wholesalers

11,274 firms

-16.2%

since 2000

Men's and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings Merchant Wholesalers

11,274 firms

-16.2%

since 2000

Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers

11,274 firms

-16.2%

since 2000

Footwear Merchant Wholesalers

11,274 firms

-16.2%

since 2000

Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers

9,328 firms

+3.8%

since 2000

Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers

9,328 firms

+3.8%

since 2000

Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers

9,328 firms

+3.8%

since 2000

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers

9,328 firms

+3.8%

since 2000

Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers

8,932 firms

-9.6%

since 2000

Furniture Merchant Wholesalers

8,932 firms

-9.6%

since 2000

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers

8,601 firms

-21.0%

since 2000

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers

8,601 firms

-21.0%

since 2000

Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

8,601 firms

-21.0%

since 2000

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

8,601 firms

-21.0%

since 2000

Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers

6,601 firms

-30.5%

since 2000

Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers

6,601 firms

-30.5%

since 2000

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers

6,150 firms

+24.1%

since 2000

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers

5,960 firms

-22.4%

since 2000

Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers

5,253 firms

-45.1%

since 2000

Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

5,253 firms

-45.1%

since 2000

Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers

5,253 firms

-45.1%

since 2000

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals

3,335 firms

-51.7%

since 2000

Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)

3,335 firms

-51.7%

since 2000

Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers

3,313 firms

+5.4%

since 2000

Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers

3,313 firms

+5.4%

since 2000

Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers

3,058 firms

-36.4%

since 2000

Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers

3,058 firms

-36.4%

since 2000

Livestock Merchant Wholesalers

3,058 firms

-36.4%

since 2000