Restaurants and bars in Lafayette County, MS: how many are there?
Lafayette County, Mississippi had 156 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Lafayette County ranks 688th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 9th of 78 in Mississippi.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 34 | 22.1% |
| 5 to 9 | 7 | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 | 37 | 24% |
| 20 to 49 | 52 | 33.8% |
| 50 to 99 | 19 | 12.3% |
| 100 or more | 5 | 3.2% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Lafayette County fits in Mississippi
Mississippi has 5,072 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 78 counties; Lafayette County has 3.1% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.
Other counties in Mississippi
- Harrison County461
- Hinds County370
- DeSoto County368
- Rankin County326
- Madison County270
- Jackson County242
- Lee County211
- Forrest County172
Other categories in Lafayette County
- Medical and dental offices103
- Other health practitioner offices35
- Hair, nail and barber shops23
- Auto repair shops21
- Hotels, motels and lodging14
- Gyms and fitness centers12
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants and bars are there in Lafayette County, MS?
156 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 Lafayette County compare with other counties?
Lafayette County ranks 688th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 9th of 78 in Mississippi.
How big are restaurants and bars in Lafayette County?
22% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 49% 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.