Hair, nail and barber shops in Providence County, RI: how many are there?

Providence County, Rhode Island had 293 hair salons, nail salons and barber shops with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Providence County ranks 96th among the 1,713 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 5 in Rhode Island.

293establishments with paid employees
96thof 1,713 US counties
1stof 5 counties in Rhode Island
~898jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of hair salons, nail salons and barber shops in Providence County, RI, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees22777.7%
5 to 94716.1%
10 to 19186.2%
20 to 4900%
50 to 9900%
100 or more00%

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

Where Providence County fits in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 525 hair salons, nail salons and barber shops with paid employees across 5 counties; Providence County has 55.8% of them. Nationally, the total is 123,595.

Other counties in Rhode Island

Other categories in Providence County

Frequently asked questions

How many hair salons, nail salons and barber shops are there in Providence County, RI?

293 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 Providence County compare with other counties?

Providence County ranks 96th among the 1,713 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 5 in Rhode Island.

How big are hair salons, nail salons and barber shops in Providence County?

78% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 0% 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 81211). Methodology and limits.