Supermarkets and grocery stores in Milwaukee County, WI: how many are there?

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin had 214 supermarkets and other grocery stores with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Milwaukee County ranks 45th among the 2,192 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 62 in Wisconsin.

214establishments with paid employees
45thof 2,192 US counties
1stof 62 counties in Wisconsin
~7,312jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of supermarkets and other grocery stores in Milwaukee County, WI, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees10247.7%
5 to 92310.7%
10 to 19198.9%
20 to 49146.5%
50 to 99219.8%
100 or more3516.4%

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

Where Milwaukee County fits in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 963 supermarkets and other grocery stores with paid employees across 62 counties; Milwaukee County has 22.2% of them. Nationally, the total is 60,886.

Other counties in Wisconsin

Other categories in Milwaukee County

Frequently asked questions

How many supermarkets and other grocery stores are there in Milwaukee County, WI?

214 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 Milwaukee County compare with other counties?

Milwaukee County ranks 45th among the 2,192 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 62 in Wisconsin.

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

48% 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 445110). Methodology and limits.