Number of Facilities Support Services Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
2,016
facilities support services businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The facilities support services industry has grown 38.2% since 2000 (from 1,459 to 2,016 firms).
- •The peak year was 2022 with 2,024 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+1.3%).
- •Employment: 248,905 workers in 2023 (91.9% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 69%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,016 | 8,457 | 248,905 | 4.6% | 7.3% | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 2,024 | 8,716 | 251,605 | 7.3% | 7.9% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 1,996 | 8,771 | 259,574 | 23.4% | 14.6% | -9.6% |
| 2020 | 1,990 | 8,009 | 287,218 | 15.6% | 9.9% | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 1,991 | 7,548 | 294,002 | 26.1% | 4.1% | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 1,997 | 6,043 | 270,464 | 4.6% | 11.3% | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 1,985 | 6,490 | 277,916 | 7.7% | 9.0% | +16.7% |
| 2016 | 1,829 | 6,452 | 232,800 | 14.5% | 11.2% | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 1,818 | 6,272 | 253,782 | 26.8% | 16.7% | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 1,802 | 5,634 | 249,199 | 21.5% | 11.4% | +0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.