Number of Used Merchandise Stores Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
11,785
used merchandise stores businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The used merchandise stores industry has declined 7.1% since 2000 (from 12,681 to 11,785 firms).
- •The peak year was 2014 with 12,871 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-1.7%).
- •Employment: 222,239 workers in 2023 (94.8% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 69%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,785 | 18,135 | 222,239 | 8.6% | 7.2% | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 11,697 | 17,867 | 209,315 | 9.8% | 7.0% | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 10,943 | 17,125 | 190,842 | 7.3% | 10.5% | -7.8% |
| 2020 | 11,574 | 17,765 | 206,727 | 6.5% | 8.9% | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 11,990 | 18,191 | 201,907 | 7.0% | 8.1% | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 12,271 | 18,369 | 202,951 | 6.9% | 9.5% | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 12,668 | 18,930 | 198,786 | 7.8% | 9.3% | -5.1% |
| 2016 | 12,865 | 19,097 | 208,272 | 9.0% | 8.1% | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 12,813 | 18,855 | 197,774 | 9.1% | 8.4% | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 12,871 | 18,676 | 192,987 | 9.1% | 8.2% | +4.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.