Net Change in Number of Establishments

This layer displays the rate of change for total business establishments between 2018 and 2019 in counties across the United States. Establishment counts are acquired from the 2019 Business Dynamics Survey (BDS), released by the US Census Bureau. Rates are calculated per 100 ‘initial year’ business establishments.

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County and ZIP Code Tabulation Area Business Patterns, 2018

This series includes the number of establishments, employment during the week of March 12, first quarter payroll, and annual payroll. This data is useful for studying the economic activity of small areas; analyzing economic changes over time; and as a benchmark for other statistical series, surveys, and databases between economic censuses. Businesses use the data for analyzing market potential, measuring the effectiveness of sales and advertising programs, setting sales quotas, and developing budgets. Government agencies use the data for administration and planning.

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Fast Food Restaurant Rates by County and ZIP Code Tabulation Area, 2016

This layer displays rates and counts of fast food and limited-service eating establishments in counties across the United States. Establishment counts are acquired from the 2016 County Business Patterns, released by the US Census Bureau in April and May 2018. Rates are calculated per 100,000 population based on figures from the 2010 Decennial Census. For more map layers from this series, search the Map Room for the terms County Business Patterns or CBP .

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