Number of Local Messengers and Local Delivery Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
4,204
local messengers and local delivery businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The local messengers and local delivery industry has declined 3.1% since 2000 (from 4,339 to 4,204 firms).
- •The peak year was 2001 with 4,351 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+25.6%).
- •Employment: 144,353 workers in 2023 (110.8% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 48%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,204 | 4,727 | 144,353 | 12.8% | 13.6% | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 4,239 | 4,780 | 150,137 | 16.8% | 13.7% | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 4,045 | 4,665 | 138,474 | 22.5% | 11.7% | +28.5% |
| 2020 | 3,570 | 4,200 | 104,811 | 18.1% | 12.5% | +28.6% |
| 2019 | 3,347 | 3,951 | 76,311 | 13.1% | 13.6% | +30.6% |
| 2018 | 3,383 | 3,964 | 55,593 | 15.4% | 13.8% | +15.2% |
| 2017 | 3,468 | 3,904 | 47,907 | 13.0% | 16.6% | +8.3% |
| 2016 | 3,560 | 4,071 | 44,359 | 14.2% | 15.2% | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 3,671 | 4,066 | 39,464 | 11.7% | 13.0% | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 3,678 | 4,076 | 36,367 | 11.4% | 12.7% | +6.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.