Hair, nail and barber shops in Cook County, IL: how many are there?
Cook County, Illinois had 2,218 hair salons, nail salons and barber shops with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Cook County ranks 2nd among the 1,713 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 57 in Illinois.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 1,657 | 74.7% |
| 5 to 9 | 324 | 14.6% |
| 10 to 19 | 152 | 6.9% |
| 20 to 49 | 75 | 3.4% |
| 50 to 99 | 9 | 0.4% |
| 100 or more | 0 | 0% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Cook County fits in Illinois
Illinois has 4,584 hair salons, nail salons and barber shops with paid employees across 57 counties; Cook County has 48.4% of them. Nationally, the total is 123,595.
Other counties in Illinois
- DuPage County518
- Lake County370
- Will County267
- Kane County213
- McHenry County139
- Sangamon County74
- Champaign County65
- Madison County62
Other categories in Cook County
- Restaurants and bars11,184
- Medical and dental offices6,134
- Other health practitioner offices4,034
- Auto repair shops2,694
- Supermarkets and grocery stores1,345
- Gyms and fitness centers632
- Pharmacies and drug stores576
- Hotels, motels and lodging489
Frequently asked questions
How many hair salons, nail salons and barber shops are there in Cook County, IL?
2,218 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 Cook County compare with other counties?
Cook County ranks 2nd among the 1,713 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 57 in Illinois.
How big are hair salons, nail salons and barber shops in Cook County?
75% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 4% 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.