Hair, nail and barber shops in Knox County, ME: how many are there?
Knox County, Maine had 25 hair salons, nail salons and barber shops with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Knox County ranks 606th among the 1,713 US counties with data for this category, and 5th of 13 in Maine.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 17 | 68% |
| 5 to 9 | 8 | 32% |
| 10 to 19 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 to 49 | 0 | 0% |
| 50 to 99 | 0 | 0% |
| 100 or more | 0 | 0% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Knox County fits in Maine
Maine has 381 hair salons, nail salons and barber shops with paid employees across 13 counties; Knox County has 6.6% of them. Nationally, the total is 123,595.
Other counties in Maine
- Cumberland County151
- York County55
- Penobscot County34
- Androscoggin County28
- Hancock County17
- Lincoln County17
- Kennebec County16
- Sagadahoc County11
Other categories in Knox County
- Restaurants and bars113
- Hotels, motels and lodging48
- Auto repair shops45
- Medical and dental offices38
- Other health practitioner offices32
- Supermarkets and grocery stores14
Frequently asked questions
How many hair salons, nail salons and barber shops are there in Knox County, ME?
25 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 Knox County compare with other counties?
Knox County ranks 606th among the 1,713 US counties with data for this category, and 5th of 13 in Maine.
How big are hair salons, nail salons and barber shops in Knox County?
68% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 0% 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.