Restaurants and bars in Jefferson County, MO: how many are there?
Jefferson County, Missouri had 283 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Jefferson County ranks 436th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 8th of 112 in Missouri.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 51 | 18.1% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 10.3% |
| 10 to 19 | 73 | 25.9% |
| 20 to 49 | 101 | 35.8% |
| 50 to 99 | 22 | 7.8% |
| 100 or more | 6 | 2.1% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Jefferson County fits in Missouri
Missouri has 11,301 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 112 counties; Jefferson County has 2.5% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.
Other counties in Missouri
- St. Louis County1,868
- Jackson County1,444
- St. Louis city861
- St. Charles County778
- Greene County735
- Clay County443
- Boone County378
- Jasper County267
Other categories in Jefferson County
- Auto repair shops155
- Medical and dental offices138
- Other health practitioner offices86
- Hair, nail and barber shops37
- Supermarkets and grocery stores22
- Pharmacies and drug stores18
- Hotels, motels and lodging14
- Gyms and fitness centers12
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants and bars are there in Jefferson County, MO?
283 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 Jefferson County compare with other counties?
Jefferson County ranks 436th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 8th of 112 in Missouri.
How big are restaurants and bars in Jefferson County?
18% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 46% 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.