Number of Civic and Social Organizations Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
21,623
civic and social organizations businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The civic and social organizations industry has declined 21.5% since 2000 (from 27,551 to 21,623 firms).
- •The peak year was 2005 with 28,187 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-3.5%).
- •Employment: 221,334 workers in 2023 (-30.9% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 72%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21,623 | 23,307 | 221,334 | 8.5% | 6.3% | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 21,304 | 22,847 | 203,672 | 10.7% | 6.0% | +18.5% |
| 2021 | 20,249 | 21,795 | 167,419 | 6.7% | 11.8% | -25.9% |
| 2020 | 21,987 | 23,515 | 220,197 | 5.8% | 7.6% | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 22,418 | 24,023 | 220,285 | 6.3% | 6.0% | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 22,456 | 24,012 | 220,396 | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 22,443 | 24,014 | 218,355 | 5.8% | 6.0% | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 22,765 | 24,712 | 243,277 | 6.0% | 5.2% | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 22,511 | 24,420 | 238,246 | 5.1% | 5.7% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 22,655 | 24,533 | 231,555 | 5.1% | 5.3% | +0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.