CBP data indicates no other industry had more establishments with fewer than 5 employees in Kentucky than retail trade businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries in terms of total establishments with fewer than 5 employees in Kentucky in 2019.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than 5 employees in Kentucky (2019)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Retail trade businesses | 5,464 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 5,238 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 4,904 |
| Construction businesses | 4,236 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 3,536 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 2,790 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 1,991 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 1,645 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 1,593 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 1,179 |
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