Businesses by category in Howard County, MD

Howard County, Maryland has 1,853 establishments with paid employees in the 9 categories tracked by the US Index, according to the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns (2023). The largest is restaurants and bars, with 615.

CategoryEstablishments
Restaurants and bars615
Medical and dental offices528
Other health practitioner offices255
Hair, nail and barber shops159
Auto repair shops121
Gyms and fitness centers50
Hotels, motels and lodging48
Supermarkets and grocery stores48
Pharmacies and drug stores29

Only establishments with paid employees are counted. Methodology.

Frequently asked questions

Which category has the most establishments in Howard County?

Among the 9 categories tracked, restaurants and bars have the most in Howard County, Maryland: 615 establishments with paid employees, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023.

How many establishments are there in Howard County across these categories?

1,853 establishments with paid employees, adding up the 9 categories with enough data to publish. This is not the total number of businesses in the county, and businesses with no employees are not counted.