Businesses by category in King County, WA

King County, Washington has 14,433 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 5,745.

CategoryEstablishments
Restaurants and bars5,745
Medical and dental offices2,640
Other health practitioner offices2,317
Hair, nail and barber shops1,370
Auto repair shops909
Supermarkets and grocery stores499
Gyms and fitness centers422
Hotels, motels and lodging323
Pharmacies and drug stores208

Only establishments with paid employees are counted. Methodology.

Frequently asked questions

Which category has the most establishments in King County?

Among the 9 categories tracked, restaurants and bars have the most in King County, Washington: 5,745 establishments with paid employees, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023.

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

14,433 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.