Businesses by category in Philadelphia County, PA

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania has 7,684 establishments with paid employees in the 9 categories tracked by the US Index, according to the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns (2023). The largest is restaurants and bars, with 3,516.

CategoryEstablishments
Restaurants and bars3,516
Medical and dental offices929
Hair, nail and barber shops819
Supermarkets and grocery stores667
Auto repair shops588
Other health practitioner offices560
Pharmacies and drug stores351
Gyms and fitness centers166
Hotels, motels and lodging88

Only establishments with paid employees are counted. Methodology.

Frequently asked questions

Which category has the most establishments in Philadelphia County?

Among the 9 categories tracked, restaurants and bars have the most in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: 3,516 establishments with paid employees, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023.

How many establishments are there in Philadelphia County across these categories?

7,684 establishments with paid employees, adding up the 9 categories with enough data to publish. This is not the total number of businesses in the county, and businesses with no employees are not counted.