Businesses by category in Cook County, IL
Cook County, Illinois has 29,306 establishments with paid employees in the 9 categories tracked by the US Index, according to the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns (2023). The largest is restaurants and bars, with 11,184.
| Category | Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants and bars | 11,184 |
| Medical and dental offices | 6,134 |
| Other health practitioner offices | 4,034 |
| Auto repair shops | 2,694 |
| Hair, nail and barber shops | 2,218 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1,345 |
| Gyms and fitness centers | 632 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 576 |
| Hotels, motels and lodging | 489 |
Only establishments with paid employees are counted. Methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which category has the most establishments in Cook County?
Among the 9 categories tracked, restaurants and bars have the most in Cook County, Illinois: 11,184 establishments with paid employees, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023.
How many establishments are there in Cook County across these categories?
29,306 establishments with paid employees, adding up the 9 categories with enough data to publish. This is not the total number of businesses in the county, and businesses with no employees are not counted.