CBP data indicates no other industry had more establishments with fewer than 5 employees in Alabama than retail trade businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries in terms of total establishments with fewer than 5 employees in Alabama in 2019.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than 5 employees in Alabama (2019)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Retail trade businesses | 7,262 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 5,841 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 4,235 |
| Construction businesses | 4,174 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 3,734 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 3,136 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 2,085 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 2,065 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 1,944 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 1,370 |
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