Number of Curtain and Linen Mills Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
1,138
curtain and linen mills businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The curtain and linen mills industry has declined 56.2% since 2000 (from 2,599 to 1,138 firms).
- •The peak year was 2002 with 2,605 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-17.9%).
- •Employment: 42,293 workers in 2023 (-64.7% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 60%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,138 | 1,226 | 42,293 | 5.9% | 9.8% | -11.0% |
| 2022 | 1,187 | 1,274 | 48,053 | 6.9% | 8.1% | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 1,201 | 1,287 | 47,428 | 5.4% | 10.0% | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 1,279 | 1,371 | 49,577 | 4.2% | 10.2% | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 1,386 | 1,478 | 47,916 | 4.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 1,463 | 1,561 | 49,029 | 5.6% | 7.5% | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 1,459 | 1,564 | 51,569 | 5.6% | 8.0% | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 1,527 | 1,639 | 53,771 | 4.9% | 8.4% | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 1,584 | 1,701 | 54,090 | 5.5% | 7.5% | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 1,632 | 1,743 | 53,714 | 4.5% | 7.7% | +1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.