Restaurants and bars in Lancaster County, NE: how many are there?
Lancaster County, Nebraska had 667 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Lancaster County ranks 211th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 2nd of 75 in Nebraska.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 130 | 19.5% |
| 5 to 9 | 87 | 13% |
| 10 to 19 | 179 | 26.8% |
| 20 to 49 | 224 | 33.6% |
| 50 to 99 | 42 | 6.3% |
| 100 or more | 5 | 0.7% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Lancaster County fits in Nebraska
Nebraska has 3,941 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 75 counties; Lancaster County has 16.9% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.
Other counties in Nebraska
- Douglas County1,342
- Sarpy County304
- Buffalo County130
- Hall County129
- Dodge County86
- Scotts Bluff County85
- Madison County79
- Adams County74
Other categories in Lancaster County
- Other health practitioner offices374
- Medical and dental offices321
- Auto repair shops198
- Hair, nail and barber shops151
- Hotels, motels and lodging65
- Gyms and fitness centers56
- Supermarkets and grocery stores51
- Pharmacies and drug stores32
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants and bars are there in Lancaster County, NE?
667 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 Lancaster County compare with other counties?
Lancaster County ranks 211th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 2nd of 75 in Nebraska.
How big are restaurants and bars in Lancaster County?
19% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 41% 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.