Number of Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
3,295
custom architectural woodwork and millwork manufacturing businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The custom architectural woodwork and millwork manufacturing industry has declined 15.9% since 2000 (from 3,918 to 3,295 firms).
- •The peak year was 2007 with 3,998 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-1.6%).
- •Employment: 105,133 workers in 2023 (-44.3% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 68%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,295 | 3,455 | 105,133 | 6.3% | 7.4% | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 3,321 | 3,461 | 105,706 | 7.2% | 7.2% | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 3,299 | 3,446 | 102,035 | 6.4% | 8.8% | -11.8% |
| 2020 | 3,306 | 3,452 | 113,106 | 5.5% | 7.9% | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 3,347 | 3,492 | 114,765 | 4.5% | 6.4% | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 3,414 | 3,554 | 116,595 | 6.1% | 5.7% | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 3,270 | 3,410 | 115,398 | 4.9% | 7.8% | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 3,257 | 3,423 | 113,883 | 5.6% | 7.0% | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 3,290 | 3,450 | 110,203 | 4.8% | 6.2% | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 3,324 | 3,490 | 108,224 | 5.1% | 7.2% | +3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.