CBP data indicates that no other industry had more establishments with between 5 and 9 employees in the U.S. than “retail trade” businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries in terms of total establishments with between 5 and 9 employees in the U.S. in 2016.
Top 10 Industries with between 5 and 9 employees in the U.S. (2016)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Retail trade businesses | 262,896 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 192,575 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 121,508 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 119,258 |
| Construction businesses | 111,181 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 103,760 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 77,803 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 61,332 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 58,463 |
| Manufacturing businesses | 50,621 |