In 2020, an estimated 356,971 non-employer establishments were operating in the manufacturing sector. This is much lower than the real estate and rental and leasing industry, in which nearly three million non-employer establishments were operating.
Number of non-employer establishments in the United States in 2020, by industry
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US Census Bureau. (November 14, 2023). Number of non-employer establishments in the United States in 2020, by industry [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 16, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/313897/us-nonemployment-firms-sorted-by-sector/
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