Restaurants and bars in Clark County, WA: how many are there?
Clark County, Washington had 798 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Clark County ranks 177th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 5th of 39 in Washington.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 156 | 19.5% |
| 5 to 9 | 168 | 21.1% |
| 10 to 19 | 207 | 25.9% |
| 20 to 49 | 212 | 26.6% |
| 50 to 99 | 48 | 6% |
| 100 or more | 7 | 0.9% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Clark County fits in Washington
Washington has 16,026 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 39 counties; Clark County has 5% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.
Other counties in Washington
- King County5,745
- Pierce County1,613
- Snohomish County1,598
- Spokane County1,083
- Kitsap County537
- Thurston County523
- Whatcom County498
- Yakima County466
Other categories in Clark County
- Other health practitioner offices361
- Medical and dental offices358
- Auto repair shops251
- Hair, nail and barber shops235
- Supermarkets and grocery stores69
- Gyms and fitness centers64
- Hotels, motels and lodging48
- Pharmacies and drug stores25
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants and bars are there in Clark County, WA?
798 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 Clark County compare with other counties?
Clark County ranks 177th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 5th of 39 in Washington.
How big are restaurants and bars in Clark County?
20% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 33% 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.