Hair, nail and barber shops in Essex County, NJ: how many are there?

Essex County, New Jersey had 522 hair salons, nail salons and barber shops with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Essex County ranks 49th among the 1,713 US counties with data for this category, and 4th of 21 in New Jersey.

522establishments with paid employees
49thof 1,713 US counties
4thof 21 counties in New Jersey
~2,499jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of hair salons, nail salons and barber shops in Essex County, NJ, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees35167.5%
5 to 910820.8%
10 to 19468.8%
20 to 49152.9%
50 to 9900%
100 or more00%

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

Where Essex County fits in New Jersey

New Jersey has 6,412 hair salons, nail salons and barber shops with paid employees across 21 counties; Essex County has 8.1% of them. Nationally, the total is 123,595.

Other counties in New Jersey

Other categories in Essex County

Frequently asked questions

How many hair salons, nail salons and barber shops are there in Essex County, NJ?

522 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 Essex County compare with other counties?

Essex County ranks 49th among the 1,713 US counties with data for this category, and 4th of 21 in New Jersey.

How big are hair salons, nail salons and barber shops in Essex County?

68% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 3% 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.