How many radio stations businesses are there in the US?

There are 3,249 radio stations businesses in the United States as of 2023, employing 217,155 workers. The industry has declined 37.8% since 2000.

Radio Stations industry statistics

The radio stations industry had 3,249 firms and 6,553 establishments in 2023. The peak was 5,220 firms in 2000. The industry is currently shrinking.

As of 2023

3,249

radio stations businesses in the United States

•The radio stations industry has declined 37.8% since 2000 (from 5,220 to 3,249 firms).
•The peak year was 2000 with 5,220 firms.
•Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-10.9%).
•Employment: 217,155 workers in 2023 (-12.2% change since 2000).
•Estimated 5-year survival rate: 65%.

Year	Firms	Establishments	Employment	Entry Rate	Exit Rate	Net Growth
2023	3,249	6,553	217,155	4.9%	8.3%	-1.0%
2022	3,369	6,791	218,537	4.3%	8.6%	+2.2%
2021	3,535	7,189	214,275	12.3%	8.1%	-3.1%
2020	3,585	6,885	220,319	6.1%	7.9%	+3.5%
2019	3,646	6,987	211,466	5.6%	6.7%	+5.4%
2018	3,738	7,059	199,665	3.3%	5.9%	-4.0%
2017	3,854	7,253	207,292	4.7%	5.5%	-3.2%
2016	3,907	7,326	212,050	6.1%	11.1%	-0.3%
2015	3,945	7,702	213,648	5.9%	17.0%	+0.4%
2014	3,989	8,586	211,682	4.9%	6.1%	-4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.