Number of Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
56,537
gasoline stations with convenience stores businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The gasoline stations with convenience stores industry has declined 8.2% since 2000 (from 61,615 to 56,537 firms).
- •The peak year was 2006 with 63,580 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-7.3%).
- •Employment: 1,016,375 workers in 2023 (8.6% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 73%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56,537 | 103,948 | 1,016,375 | 6.0% | 6.1% | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 56,833 | 104,002 | 988,080 | 7.2% | 7.6% | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 60,015 | 106,775 | 981,570 | 6.1% | 6.3% | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 60,550 | 107,563 | 995,968 | 6.4% | 7.0% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 61,019 | 107,922 | 992,680 | 6.0% | 6.1% | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 61,492 | 107,898 | 973,998 | 7.0% | 6.6% | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 61,724 | 107,449 | 945,474 | 7.1% | 6.7% | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 61,822 | 107,507 | 947,301 | 6.7% | 6.5% | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 61,239 | 107,128 | 919,884 | 6.7% | 6.9% | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 61,424 | 107,096 | 901,198 | 6.6% | 7.3% | +1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.