Hair, nail and barber shops in St. Louis city, MO: how many are there?

St. Louis city, Missouri had 78 hair salons, nail salons and barber shops with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. St. Louis city ranks 296th among the 1,713 US counties with data for this category, and 7th of 52 in Missouri.

78establishments with paid employees
296thof 1,713 US counties
7thof 52 counties in Missouri
~232jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of hair salons, nail salons and barber shops in St. Louis city, MO, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees6583.3%
5 to 967.7%
10 to 1979%
20 to 4900%
50 to 9900%
100 or more00%

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

Where St. Louis city fits in Missouri

Missouri has 1,720 hair salons, nail salons and barber shops with paid employees across 52 counties; St. Louis city has 4.5% of them. Nationally, the total is 123,595.

Other counties in Missouri

Other categories in St. Louis city

Frequently asked questions

How many hair salons, nail salons and barber shops are there in St. Louis city, MO?

78 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 St. Louis city compare with other counties?

St. Louis city ranks 296th among the 1,713 US counties with data for this category, and 7th of 52 in Missouri.

How big are hair salons, nail salons and barber shops in St. Louis city?

83% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 0% 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 81211). Methodology and limits.