Number of Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
23,904
automotive parts and accessories stores businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The automotive parts and accessories stores industry has declined 32.7% since 2000 (from 35,528 to 23,904 firms).
- •The peak year was 2000 with 35,528 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-5.8%).
- •Employment: 553,323 workers in 2023 (1.2% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 80%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23,904 | 57,072 | 553,323 | 4.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 24,330 | 57,247 | 559,251 | 5.2% | 5.3% | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 24,638 | 57,198 | 539,480 | 7.0% | 4.3% | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 24,703 | 55,675 | 543,461 | 4.2% | 4.9% | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 25,386 | 56,044 | 536,100 | 4.8% | 4.2% | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 25,691 | 55,730 | 524,540 | 4.4% | 4.6% | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 26,096 | 55,881 | 532,996 | 5.1% | 4.7% | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 26,216 | 55,884 | 528,492 | 4.8% | 4.5% | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 26,548 | 55,622 | 522,353 | 5.4% | 5.1% | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 26,810 | 55,476 | 507,496 | 5.3% | 4.6% | +2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.