Number of Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
29,649
beer, wine, and liquor stores businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The beer, wine, and liquor stores industry has grown 29.4% since 2000 (from 22,919 to 29,649 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 29,649 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+4.5%).
- •Employment: 194,347 workers in 2023 (44.6% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 69%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29,649 | 34,006 | 194,347 | 8.2% | 7.2% | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 29,358 | 33,653 | 193,785 | 9.7% | 7.6% | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 28,744 | 32,937 | 184,847 | 8.4% | 7.2% | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 28,372 | 32,533 | 177,817 | 7.6% | 7.5% | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 28,360 | 32,496 | 174,532 | 7.4% | 7.0% | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 28,256 | 32,332 | 174,570 | 7.9% | 7.0% | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 27,990 | 32,048 | 170,233 | 8.0% | 7.1% | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 27,704 | 31,721 | 166,409 | 8.3% | 6.9% | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 27,437 | 31,357 | 162,096 | 8.0% | 7.0% | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 27,198 | 31,075 | 157,015 | 8.6% | 6.9% | +0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.