Restaurants and bars in Madison County, AL: how many are there?
Madison County, Alabama had 789 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Madison County ranks 179th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 2nd of 65 in Alabama.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 164 | 20.8% |
| 5 to 9 | 109 | 13.8% |
| 10 to 19 | 197 | 25% |
| 20 to 49 | 240 | 30.5% |
| 50 to 99 | 64 | 8.1% |
| 100 or more | 14 | 1.8% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Madison County fits in Alabama
Alabama has 8,417 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 65 counties; Madison County has 9.4% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.
Other counties in Alabama
- Jefferson County1,343
- Mobile County652
- Baldwin County558
- Montgomery County438
- Tuscaloosa County389
- Shelby County384
- Lee County375
- Houston County244
Other categories in Madison County
- Medical and dental offices471
- Other health practitioner offices242
- Auto repair shops185
- Hair, nail and barber shops115
- Hotels, motels and lodging69
- Gyms and fitness centers68
- Supermarkets and grocery stores53
- Pharmacies and drug stores48
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants and bars are there in Madison County, AL?
789 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.
How does Madison County compare with other counties?
Madison County ranks 179th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 2nd of 65 in Alabama.
How big are restaurants and bars in Madison County?
21% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 40% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7225, 7224). Methodology and limits.