Restaurants and bars in Mobile County, AL: how many are there?
Mobile County, Alabama had 652 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Mobile County ranks 218th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 3rd of 65 in Alabama.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 135 | 20.8% |
| 5 to 9 | 93 | 14.3% |
| 10 to 19 | 167 | 25.7% |
| 20 to 49 | 203 | 31.2% |
| 50 to 99 | 45 | 6.9% |
| 100 or more | 7 | 1.1% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Mobile County fits in Alabama
Alabama has 8,417 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 65 counties; Mobile County has 7.7% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.
Other counties in Alabama
- Jefferson County1,343
- Madison County789
- Baldwin County558
- Montgomery County438
- Tuscaloosa County389
- Shelby County384
- Lee County375
- Houston County244
Other categories in Mobile County
- Medical and dental offices289
- Auto repair shops196
- Other health practitioner offices141
- Hair, nail and barber shops118
- Hotels, motels and lodging83
- Supermarkets and grocery stores66
- Pharmacies and drug stores62
- Gyms and fitness centers46
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants and bars are there in Mobile County, AL?
652 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 Mobile County compare with other counties?
Mobile County ranks 218th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 3rd of 65 in Alabama.
How big are restaurants and bars in Mobile County?
21% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 39% 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.