Restaurants and bars in Lancaster County, PA: how many are there?
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania had 852 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Lancaster County ranks 162nd among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 7th of 67 in Pennsylvania.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 202 | 23.8% |
| 5 to 9 | 174 | 20.5% |
| 10 to 19 | 206 | 24.3% |
| 20 to 49 | 203 | 23.9% |
| 50 to 99 | 54 | 6.4% |
| 100 or more | 10 | 1.2% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Lancaster County fits in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 24,392 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 67 counties; Lancaster 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
- Chester County859
- Luzerne County675
- Berks County659
Other categories in Lancaster County
- Auto repair shops443
- Medical and dental offices415
- Other health practitioner offices294
- Hair, nail and barber shops259
- Hotels, motels and lodging124
- Supermarkets and grocery stores116
- Gyms and fitness centers58
- Pharmacies and drug stores57
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants and bars are there in Lancaster County, PA?
852 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 Lancaster County compare with other counties?
Lancaster County ranks 162nd among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 7th of 67 in Pennsylvania.
How big are restaurants and bars in Lancaster County?
24% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 31% 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.