Restaurants and bars in Lake County, IL: how many are there?
Lake County, Illinois had 1,374 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Lake County ranks 93rd among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 3rd of 102 in Illinois.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 418 | 30.5% |
| 5 to 9 | 256 | 18.7% |
| 10 to 19 | 304 | 22.2% |
| 20 to 49 | 318 | 23.2% |
| 50 to 99 | 64 | 4.7% |
| 100 or more | 12 | 0.9% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Lake County fits in Illinois
Illinois has 26,251 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 102 counties; Lake County has 5.2% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.
Other counties in Illinois
- Cook County11,184
- DuPage County2,035
- Will County1,218
- Kane County963
- McHenry County604
- Winnebago County583
- Madison County574
- Champaign County501
Other categories in Lake County
- Medical and dental offices948
- Other health practitioner offices579
- Auto repair shops408
- Hair, nail and barber shops370
- Supermarkets and grocery stores152
- Gyms and fitness centers141
- Hotels, motels and lodging84
- Pharmacies and drug stores79
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants and bars are there in Lake County, IL?
1,374 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 Lake County compare with other counties?
Lake County ranks 93rd among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 3rd of 102 in Illinois.
How big are restaurants and bars in Lake County?
30% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 29% 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.