Hair, nail and barber shops in New Castle County, DE: how many are there?
New Castle County, Delaware had 289 hair salons, nail salons and barber shops with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. New Castle County ranks 99th among the 1,713 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 3 in Delaware.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 156 | 54.2% |
| 5 to 9 | 78 | 27.1% |
| 10 to 19 | 39 | 13.5% |
| 20 to 49 | 15 | 5.2% |
| 50 to 99 | 0 | 0% |
| 100 or more | 0 | 0% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where New Castle County fits in Delaware
Delaware has 452 hair salons, nail salons and barber shops with paid employees across 3 counties; New Castle County has 63.9% of them. Nationally, the total is 123,595.
Other counties in Delaware
Other categories in New Castle County
- Restaurants and bars1,146
- Medical and dental offices564
- Other health practitioner offices373
- Auto repair shops263
- Gyms and fitness centers113
- Supermarkets and grocery stores108
- Pharmacies and drug stores97
- Hotels, motels and lodging79
Frequently asked questions
How many hair salons, nail salons and barber shops are there in New Castle County, DE?
289 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 New Castle County compare with other counties?
New Castle County ranks 99th among the 1,713 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 3 in Delaware.
How big are hair salons, nail salons and barber shops in New Castle County?
54% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 5% 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 81211). Methodology and limits.