Restaurants and bars in Ada County, ID: how many are there?
Ada County, Idaho had 1,087 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Ada County ranks 128th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 43 in Idaho.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 169 | 15.6% |
| 5 to 9 | 152 | 14% |
| 10 to 19 | 336 | 30.9% |
| 20 to 49 | 342 | 31.5% |
| 50 to 99 | 78 | 7.2% |
| 100 or more | 9 | 0.8% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Ada County fits in Idaho
Idaho has 3,672 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 43 counties; Ada County has 29.6% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.
Other counties in Idaho
- Kootenai County413
- Canyon County312
- Bonneville County242
- Twin Falls County205
- Bannock County166
- Bonner County113
- Blaine County107
- Latah County92
Other categories in Ada County
- Medical and dental offices676
- Other health practitioner offices580
- Auto repair shops280
- Hair, nail and barber shops261
- Gyms and fitness centers100
- Hotels, motels and lodging90
- Supermarkets and grocery stores56
- Pharmacies and drug stores37
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants and bars are there in Ada County, ID?
1,087 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 Ada County compare with other counties?
Ada County ranks 128th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 43 in Idaho.
How big are restaurants and bars in Ada County?
16% 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.