Restaurants and bars in Chester County, PA: how many are there?
Chester County, Pennsylvania had 859 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Chester County ranks 159th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 6th of 67 in Pennsylvania.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 261 | 30.4% |
| 5 to 9 | 162 | 18.9% |
| 10 to 19 | 177 | 20.6% |
| 20 to 49 | 205 | 23.9% |
| 50 to 99 | 49 | 5.7% |
| 100 or more | 4 | 0.5% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Chester County fits in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 24,392 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 67 counties; Chester County has 3.5% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.
Other counties in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County3,516
- Allegheny County2,862
- Montgomery County1,735
- Bucks County1,318
- Delaware County1,015
- Lancaster County852
- Luzerne County675
- Berks County659
Other categories in Chester County
- Medical and dental offices541
- Other health practitioner offices382
- Auto repair shops355
- Hair, nail and barber shops292
- Gyms and fitness centers103
- Pharmacies and drug stores67
- Supermarkets and grocery stores66
- Hotels, motels and lodging37
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants and bars are there in Chester County, PA?
859 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 Chester County compare with other counties?
Chester County ranks 159th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 6th of 67 in Pennsylvania.
How big are restaurants and bars in Chester County?
30% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 30% 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.