Restaurants and bars in Cole County, MO: how many are there?

Cole County, Missouri had 157 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Cole County ranks 684th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 16th of 112 in Missouri.

157establishments with paid employees
684thof 3,019 US counties
16thof 112 counties in Missouri
~3,245jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of restaurants and bars in Cole County, MO, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees4126.8%
5 to 92315%
10 to 193019.6%
20 to 494026.1%
50 to 991912.4%
100 or more00%

Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.

Where Cole County fits in Missouri

Missouri has 11,301 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 112 counties; Cole County has 1.4% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.

Other counties in Missouri

Other categories in Cole County

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants and bars are there in Cole County, MO?

157 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 Cole County compare with other counties?

Cole County ranks 684th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 16th of 112 in Missouri.

How big are restaurants and bars in Cole County?

27% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 39% 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.