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

Lee County, North Carolina had 121 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Lee County ranks 798th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 42nd of 100 in North Carolina.

121establishments with paid employees
798thof 3,019 US counties
42ndof 100 counties in North Carolina
~2,465jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of restaurants and bars in Lee County, NC, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees3528.9%
5 to 92016.5%
10 to 192218.2%
20 to 493428.1%
50 to 9965%
100 or more43.3%

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

Where Lee County fits in North Carolina

North Carolina has 20,368 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 100 counties; Lee County has 0.6% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.

Other counties in North Carolina

Other categories in Lee County

Frequently asked questions

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

121 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 Lee County compare with other counties?

Lee County ranks 798th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 42nd of 100 in North Carolina.

How big are restaurants and bars in Lee County?

29% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 36% 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.