Number of Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
3,659
water supply and irrigation systems businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The water supply and irrigation systems industry has declined 16.1% since 2000 (from 4,362 to 3,659 firms).
- •The peak year was 2002 with 4,533 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+3.8%).
- •Employment: 50,423 workers in 2023 (31.7% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 72%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,659 | 4,817 | 50,423 | 7.3% | 6.5% | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 3,619 | 4,766 | 48,380 | 6.8% | 5.4% | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 3,586 | 4,662 | 46,545 | 6.3% | 7.1% | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 3,504 | 4,640 | 46,437 | 5.0% | 5.8% | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 3,525 | 4,658 | 46,243 | 4.8% | 4.4% | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 3,447 | 4,634 | 45,863 | 5.1% | 5.1% | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 3,450 | 4,644 | 44,512 | 5.3% | 4.8% | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 3,482 | 4,574 | 43,207 | 6.0% | 6.4% | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 3,488 | 4,577 | 42,692 | 4.0% | 4.8% | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 3,483 | 4,614 | 42,422 | 5.0% | 4.3% | +0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.