Number of Support Activities for Rail Transportation Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
549
support activities for rail transportation businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The support activities for rail transportation industry has grown 29.8% since 2000 (from 423 to 549 firms).
- •The peak year was 2022 with 550 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+4.8%).
- •Employment: 51,882 workers in 2023 (127.7% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 74%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 549 | 1,781 | 51,882 | 6.6% | 5.9% | +10.7% |
| 2022 | 550 | 1,692 | 44,877 | 13.0% | 7.9% | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 534 | 1,601 | 41,996 | 6.6% | 9.0% | -9.5% |
| 2020 | 531 | 1,621 | 45,170 | 23.4% | 9.0% | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 524 | 1,400 | 42,143 | 9.4% | 12.2% | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 532 | 1,445 | 41,803 | 5.7% | 8.3% | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 518 | 1,472 | 40,585 | 12.9% | 8.1% | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 502 | 1,356 | 41,868 | 6.6% | 8.9% | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 490 | 1,380 | 39,450 | 7.5% | 7.4% | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 487 | 1,388 | 36,725 | 10.1% | 5.7% | +4.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.