Restaurants and bars in Knox County, ME: how many are there?
Knox County, Maine had 113 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Knox County ranks 831st among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 7th of 16 in Maine.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 45 | 40.9% |
| 5 to 9 | 25 | 22.7% |
| 10 to 19 | 29 | 26.4% |
| 20 to 49 | 11 | 10% |
| 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 3,159 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 16 counties; Knox County has 3.6% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.
Other counties in Maine
- Cumberland County899
- York County551
- Penobscot County262
- Kennebec County236
- Hancock County217
- Androscoggin County209
- Aroostook County110
- Lincoln County105
Other categories in Knox County
- Hotels, motels and lodging48
- Auto repair shops45
- Medical and dental offices38
- Other health practitioner offices32
- Hair, nail and barber shops25
- Supermarkets and grocery stores14
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants and bars are there in Knox County, ME?
113 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 831st among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 7th of 16 in Maine.
How big are restaurants and bars in Knox County?
41% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 10% 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.