Restaurants and bars in Ward County, ND: how many are there?

Ward County, North Dakota had 148 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Ward County ranks 705th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 4th of 50 in North Dakota.

148establishments with paid employees
705thof 3,019 US counties
4thof 50 counties in North Dakota
~2,664jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of restaurants and bars in Ward County, ND, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees3322.8%
5 to 92215.2%
10 to 194329.7%
20 to 494027.6%
50 to 9974.8%
100 or more00%

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

Where Ward County fits in North Dakota

North Dakota has 1,686 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 50 counties; Ward County has 8.8% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.

Other counties in North Dakota

Other categories in Ward County

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants and bars are there in Ward County, ND?

148 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 Ward County compare with other counties?

Ward County ranks 705th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 4th of 50 in North Dakota.

How big are restaurants and bars in Ward County?

23% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 32% 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.