Restaurants and bars in Clay County, NC: how many are there?

Clay County, North Carolina had 19 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Clay County ranks 2,177th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 87th of 100 in North Carolina.

19establishments with paid employees
2,177thof 3,019 US counties
87thof 100 counties in North Carolina
~248jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of restaurants and bars in Clay County, NC, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees421.1%
5 to 9631.6%
10 to 19421.1%
20 to 49526.3%
50 to 9900%
100 or more00%

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

Where Clay County fits in North Carolina

North Carolina has 20,368 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 100 counties; Clay County has 0.1% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.

Other counties in North Carolina

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants and bars are there in Clay County, NC?

19 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 Clay County compare with other counties?

Clay County ranks 2,177th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 87th of 100 in North Carolina.

How big are restaurants and bars in Clay County?

21% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 26% 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.