Number of Linen Supply Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
22,298
linen supply businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The linen supply industry has declined 32.4% since 2000 (from 33,004 to 22,298 firms).
- •The peak year was 2000 with 33,004 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-13.0%).
- •Employment: 257,610 workers in 2023 (-34.2% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 60%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22,298 | 27,264 | 257,610 | 8.1% | 9.6% | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 22,746 | 27,679 | 247,360 | 10.5% | 9.6% | +6.7% |
| 2021 | 22,353 | 27,399 | 230,993 | 6.8% | 15.4% | -19.5% |
| 2020 | 24,727 | 29,837 | 280,470 | 7.7% | 10.4% | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 25,634 | 30,659 | 281,765 | 6.7% | 8.4% | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 26,141 | 31,186 | 283,328 | 6.7% | 8.8% | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 26,678 | 31,848 | 287,597 | 7.3% | 8.9% | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 27,151 | 32,410 | 294,575 | 7.5% | 8.4% | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 27,462 | 32,670 | 294,415 | 7.1% | 8.8% | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 27,921 | 33,255 | 288,017 | 7.7% | 8.3% | -1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.