Restaurants and bars in Arlington County, VA: how many are there?
Arlington County, Virginia had 555 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Arlington County ranks 248th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 9th of 131 in Virginia.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 131 | 23.7% |
| 5 to 9 | 102 | 18.4% |
| 10 to 19 | 104 | 18.8% |
| 20 to 49 | 155 | 28% |
| 50 to 99 | 51 | 9.2% |
| 100 or more | 10 | 1.8% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Arlington County fits in Virginia
Virginia has 16,103 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 131 counties; Arlington County has 3.4% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.
Other counties in Virginia
- Fairfax County2,219
- Virginia Beach city1,172
- Loudoun County776
- Prince William County726
- Henrico County646
- Richmond city604
- Norfolk city565
- Chesterfield County556
Other categories in Arlington County
- Medical and dental offices254
- Hair, nail and barber shops123
- Other health practitioner offices109
- Gyms and fitness centers74
- Auto repair shops45
- Supermarkets and grocery stores43
- Hotels, motels and lodging37
- Pharmacies and drug stores24
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants and bars are there in Arlington County, VA?
555 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 Arlington County compare with other counties?
Arlington County ranks 248th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 9th of 131 in Virginia.
How big are restaurants and bars in Arlington County?
24% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 39% 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.