Restaurants and bars in Shelby County, IA: how many are there?

Shelby County, Iowa had 26 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Shelby County ranks 1,921st among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 49th of 99 in Iowa.

26establishments with paid employees
1,921stof 3,019 US counties
49thof 99 counties in Iowa
~281jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of restaurants and bars in Shelby County, IA, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees1041.7%
5 to 9520.8%
10 to 19520.8%
20 to 49416.7%
50 to 9900%
100 or more00%

Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.

Where Shelby County fits in Iowa

Iowa has 6,198 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 99 counties; Shelby County has 0.4% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.

Other counties in Iowa

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants and bars are there in Shelby County, IA?

26 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 Shelby County compare with other counties?

Shelby County ranks 1,921st among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 49th of 99 in Iowa.

How big are restaurants and bars in Shelby County?

42% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 17% 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.