Restaurants and bars in Durham County, NC: how many are there?
Durham County, North Carolina had 686 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Durham County ranks 205th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 8th of 100 in North Carolina.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 153 | 22.3% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 15.3% |
| 10 to 19 | 192 | 28% |
| 20 to 49 | 173 | 25.3% |
| 50 to 99 | 56 | 8.2% |
| 100 or more | 6 | 0.9% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Durham County fits in North Carolina
North Carolina has 20,368 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 100 counties; Durham County has 3.4% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.
Other counties in North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County2,606
- Wake County2,451
- Guilford County1,117
- Buncombe County801
- Forsyth County775
- New Hanover County760
- Cumberland County692
- Cabarrus County438
Other categories in Durham County
- Medical and dental offices296
- Other health practitioner offices231
- Auto repair shops118
- Hair, nail and barber shops108
- Hotels, motels and lodging69
- Supermarkets and grocery stores52
- Gyms and fitness centers50
- Pharmacies and drug stores42
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants and bars are there in Durham County, NC?
686 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 Durham County compare with other counties?
Durham County ranks 205th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 8th of 100 in North Carolina.
How big are restaurants and bars in Durham County?
22% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 34% 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.