Number of Land Subdivision Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
3,678
land subdivision businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The land subdivision industry has declined 62.4% since 2000 (from 9,777 to 3,678 firms).
- •The peak year was 2006 with 10,322 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-3.9%).
- •Employment: 23,463 workers in 2023 (-67.9% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 57%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,678 | 3,800 | 23,463 | 9.0% | 10.7% | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 3,751 | 3,863 | 22,926 | 12.4% | 10.3% | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 3,709 | 3,812 | 21,638 | 9.7% | 10.6% | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 3,786 | 3,898 | 22,043 | 9.0% | 9.8% | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 3,828 | 3,933 | 21,661 | 8.7% | 11.3% | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 3,958 | 4,063 | 21,907 | 10.1% | 10.8% | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 3,991 | 4,092 | 21,124 | 9.6% | 10.7% | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 4,256 | 4,339 | 25,112 | 9.1% | 11.1% | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 4,378 | 4,457 | 24,807 | 10.2% | 11.1% | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 4,458 | 4,527 | 24,250 | 9.0% | 12.1% | +1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.