Supermarkets and grocery stores in Washington County, RI: how many are there?

Washington County, Rhode Island had 28 supermarkets and other grocery stores with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Washington County ranks 372nd among the 2,192 US counties with data for this category, and 2nd of 5 in Rhode Island.

28establishments with paid employees
372ndof 2,192 US counties
2ndof 5 counties in Rhode Island
~1,543jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of supermarkets and other grocery stores in Washington County, RI, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees624%
5 to 900%
10 to 19520%
20 to 49624%
50 to 9900%
100 or more832%

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

Where Washington County fits in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 204 supermarkets and other grocery stores with paid employees across 5 counties; Washington County has 13.7% of them. Nationally, the total is 60,886.

Other counties in Rhode Island

Other categories in Washington County

Frequently asked questions

How many supermarkets and other grocery stores are there in Washington County, RI?

28 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 Washington County compare with other counties?

Washington County ranks 372nd among the 2,192 US counties with data for this category, and 2nd of 5 in Rhode Island.

How big are supermarkets and other grocery stores in Washington County?

24% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 56% 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 445110). Methodology and limits.