Number of Temporary Shelters Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
11,267
temporary shelters businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The temporary shelters industry has grown 35.7% since 2000 (from 8,302 to 11,267 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 11,267 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+8.1%).
- •Employment: 247,493 workers in 2023 (101.7% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 78%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,267 | 15,838 | 247,493 | 6.4% | 4.7% | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 11,144 | 15,383 | 234,206 | 6.6% | 5.7% | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 10,953 | 15,258 | 223,420 | 6.9% | 4.4% | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 10,507 | 14,752 | 219,014 | 5.2% | 4.1% | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 10,418 | 14,575 | 213,266 | 6.3% | 4.0% | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 10,224 | 14,228 | 198,843 | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 10,092 | 14,141 | 198,989 | 4.7% | 4.7% | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 10,166 | 14,304 | 199,717 | 5.2% | 3.9% | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 10,006 | 14,092 | 188,071 | 4.4% | 3.6% | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 9,953 | 13,948 | 180,628 | 4.4% | 4.2% | +3.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.