Restaurants and bars in Jackson County, MS: how many are there?
Jackson County, Mississippi had 242 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Jackson County ranks 494th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 6th of 78 in Mississippi.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 46 | 19.2% |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 21.3% |
| 10 to 19 | 58 | 24.2% |
| 20 to 49 | 67 | 27.9% |
| 50 to 99 | 18 | 7.5% |
| 100 or more | 0 | 0% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Jackson County fits in Mississippi
Mississippi has 5,072 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 78 counties; Jackson County has 4.8% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.
Other counties in Mississippi
- Harrison County461
- Hinds County370
- DeSoto County368
- Rankin County326
- Madison County270
- Lee County211
- Forrest County172
- Lafayette County156
Other categories in Jackson County
- Medical and dental offices121
- Other health practitioner offices70
- Auto repair shops63
- Hotels, motels and lodging39
- Pharmacies and drug stores21
- Hair, nail and barber shops18
- Supermarkets and grocery stores14
- Gyms and fitness centers10
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants and bars are there in Jackson County, MS?
242 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 Jackson County compare with other counties?
Jackson County ranks 494th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 6th of 78 in Mississippi.
How big are restaurants and bars in Jackson County?
19% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 35% 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.