| Characteristics | Total | Less than 10 employees | 10-24 employees | 25-99 employees | 100-999 employees | 1000 or more employees | Less than 50 employees | 50 or more employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 30,115,435 | 15.2% | 11.5% | 16.1% | 18.1% | 39.2% | 35.7% | 64.3% |
| Industry group ** | ||||||||
| Agric., fish., forest. | 188,911 | 47.0% | 13.1% * | 18.8% * | 18.5% * | 2.6% * | 68.0% | 32.0% |
| Mining and manufacturing | 474,631 | 26.0% | 16.2% | 19.2% | 16.7% | 21.8% | 52.6% | 47.4% |
| Construction | 440,157 | 53.7% | 13.5% | 17.4% | 9.2% * | 6.3% * | 80.2% | 19.8% |
| Utilities and transp. | 530,214 | 18.6% | 8.6% | 13.7% | 15.4% * | 43.8% | 34.4% | 65.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 397,926 | 24.4% | 13.8% | 19.4% | 15.9% | 26.4% | 48.8% | 51.2% |
| Fin. svs. and real estate | 997,504 | 25.8% | 6.0% | 7.6% | 21.0% | 39.6% | 35.2% | 64.8% |
| Retail trade | 5,628,896 | 16.2% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% | 57.6% | 28.7% | 71.3% |
| Professional services | 7,489,169 | 13.1% | 9.4% | 12.8% | 25.8% | 38.9% | 29.1% | 70.9% |
| Other services | 13,968,027 | 12.7% | 14.3% | 21.2% | 17.6% | 34.2% | 39.4% | 60.6% |
| Ownership | ||||||||
| For profit, incorporated | 18,811,637 | 13.5% | 11.1% | 15.2% | 16.2% | 44.1% | 33.5% | 66.5% |
| For profit, unincorporated | 6,054,946 | 23.9% | 15.4% | 20.5% | 17.7% | 22.6% | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Nonprofit | 5,248,851 | 11.1% | 8.6% | 14.1% | 25.4% | 40.7% | 27.7% | 72.3% |
| Age of firm | ||||||||
| Less than 5 years | 2,720,034 | 41.8% | 21.9% | 22.5% | 13.0% | 0.9% * | 76.8% | 23.2% |
| 5-9 years | 2,848,385 | 25.3% | 22.3% | 26.0% | 19.5% | 6.9% | 61.4% | 38.6% |
| 10-19 years | 4,224,134 | 24.2% | 17.8% | 25.5% | 20.1% | 12.3% | 57.3% | 42.7% |
| 20 or more years | 20,322,882 | 8.3% | 7.3% | 11.8% | 18.1% | 54.4% | 22.2% | 77.8% |
| Multi/single status | ||||||||
| 2 or more locations | 15,114,707 | 0.3% * | 1.1% | 5.9% | 18.9% | 73.9% | 4.0% | 96.0% |
| 1 location only | 15,000,728 | 30.2% | 22.0% | 26.3% | 17.3% | 4.2% | 67.7% | 32.3% |
| Percent full-time employees | ||||||||
| Less than 25% | 10,817,534 | 21.0% | 15.6% | 17.4% | 16.9% | 29.1% | 48.0% | 52.0% |
| 25-49 % | 8,885,651 | 10.7% | 8.7% | 16.6% | 18.4% | 45.6% | 27.7% | 72.3% |
| 50-74 % | 6,156,062 | 16.7% | 10.2% | 14.8% | 19.4% | 38.8% | 34.0% | 66.0% |
| 75% or more | 4,256,188 | 7.3% | 8.9% | 13.5% | 18.5% | 51.9% | 23.6% | 76.4% |
| Union presence | ||||||||
| No union employees | 26,862,688 | 16.7% | 12.7% | 17.6% | 18.4% | 34.7% | 39.3% | 60.7% |
| Has union employees | 3,252,747 | 2.6% | 2.0% * | 3.1% | 15.8% | 76.5% | 5.9% | 94.1% |
| Percent low-wage employees | ||||||||
| 50% or more low-wage | 14,050,896 | 12.9% | 10.6% | 17.4% | 19.4% | 39.8% | 33.8% | 66.2% |
| Less than 50% low-wage | 16,064,539 | 17.2% | 12.4% | 14.9% | 17.0% | 38.7% | 37.4% | 62.6% |
| Percent women employees | ||||||||
| Less than 25% | 2,968,133 | 35.0% | 14.2% | 20.2% | 13.1% | 17.5% | 60.9% | 39.1% |
| 25-49 % | 6,230,801 | 9.6% | 10.2% | 15.8% | 15.9% | 48.5% | 28.0% | 72.0% |
| 50-74 % | 11,865,392 | 9.9% | 9.0% | 15.4% | 18.8% | 46.8% | 28.1% | 71.9% |
| 75% or more | 9,051,109 | 19.4% | 14.8% | 15.7% | 20.2% | 29.9% | 42.8% | 57.2% |
| Percent age 50 or older employees | ||||||||
| Less than 25% | 16,316,318 | 13.2% | 13.5% | 19.9% | 17.7% | 35.7% | 38.6% | 61.4% |
| 25-49 % | 9,455,324 | 9.3% | 7.4% | 11.7% | 19.2% | 52.4% | 22.0% | 78.0% |
| 50-74 % | 3,082,832 | 26.2% | 13.6% | 12.1% | 20.0% | 28.1% | 46.3% | 53.7% |
| 75% or more | 1,260,961 | 57.9% | 11.6% | 9.2% | 9.9% | 11.4% * | 76.4% | 23.6% |
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends. 2019 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey-Insurance Component.
Note: Definitions and descriptions of the methods used for this survey can be found in the Technical Appendix.
* Figure does not meet standard of reliability or precision.
** Definitions of industry groups and low-wage employees changed in 2000. These data are not comparable to IC data prior to 2000. See Technical Appendix.
Percents may not add to 100% because of rounding.
| Characteristics | Total | Less than 10 employees | 10-24 employees | 25-99 employees | 100-999 employees | 1000 or more employees | Less than 50 employees | 50 or more employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 498,666 | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.52% | 0.67% | 0.91% | 0.70% | 0.70% |
| Industry group ** | ||||||||
| Agric., fish., forest. | 27,274 | 6.97% | 5.09% * | 6.24% * | 7.77% * | 1.34% * | 8.14% | 8.14% |
| Mining and manufacturing | 47,355 | 3.54% | 3.18% | 3.55% | 2.88% | 5.93% | 5.11% | 5.11% |
| Construction | 40,696 | 4.60% | 2.32% | 2.83% | 3.25% * | 3.27% * | 4.32% | 4.32% |
| Utilities and transp. | 70,507 | 3.75% | 2.24% | 3.71% | 5.11% * | 6.94% | 5.27% | 5.27% |
| Wholesale trade | 37,719 | 3.38% | 2.56% | 3.49% | 3.88% | 4.93% | 4.69% | 4.69% |
| Fin. svs. and real estate | 63,067 | 2.35% | 1.01% | 1.41% | 2.89% | 3.22% | 2.68% | 2.68% |
| Retail trade | 238,498 | 1.13% | 0.83% | 0.92% | 1.20% | 1.97% | 1.55% | 1.55% |
| Professional services | 229,892 | 0.73% | 0.68% | 0.84% | 1.60% | 1.52% | 1.15% | 1.15% |
| Other services | 407,112 | 0.65% | 0.77% | 1.01% | 1.05% | 1.65% | 1.29% | 1.29% |
| Ownership | ||||||||
| For profit, incorporated | 429,071 | 0.51% | 0.53% | 0.68% | 0.87% | 1.21% | 0.92% | 0.92% |
| For profit, unincorporated | 210,910 | 1.22% | 1.05% | 1.34% | 1.38% | 1.85% | 1.75% | 1.75% |
| Nonprofit | 224,671 | 0.87% | 0.90% | 1.23% | 1.93% | 2.22% | 1.57% | 1.57% |
| Age of firm | ||||||||
| Less than 5 years | 135,553 | 2.36% | 1.99% | 2.18% | 2.36% | 0.50% * | 2.71% | 2.71% |
| 5-9 years | 149,150 | 1.80% | 1.94% | 2.17% | 2.89% | 1.51% | 2.87% | 2.87% |
| 10-19 years | 180,002 | 1.42% | 1.30% | 1.65% | 1.98% | 2.26% | 2.30% | 2.30% |
| 20 or more years | 450,693 | 0.38% | 0.41% | 0.59% | 0.80% | 1.09% | 0.73% | 0.73% |
| Multi/single status | ||||||||
| 2 or more locations | 400,216 | 0.09% * | 0.15% | 0.52% | 0.80% | 0.96% | 0.47% | 0.47% |
| 1 location only | 316,372 | 0.82% | 0.78% | 0.88% | 1.11% | 0.90% | 1.26% | 1.26% |
| Percent full-time employees | ||||||||
| Less than 25% | 345,156 | 0.97% | 0.97% | 1.13% | 1.35% | 1.70% | 1.57% | 1.57% |
| 25-49 % | 342,771 | 0.72% | 0.67% | 1.08% | 1.43% | 2.03% | 1.31% | 1.31% |
| 50-74 % | 211,595 | 0.86% | 0.68% | 0.96% | 1.35% | 1.88% | 1.34% | 1.34% |
| 75% or more | 118,731 | 0.47% | 0.48% | 0.66% | 0.92% | 1.37% | 0.87% | 0.87% |
| Union presence | ||||||||
| No union employees | 473,451 | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.58% | 0.69% | 1.00% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Has union employees | 191,176 | 0.47% | 0.62% * | 0.68% | 2.60% | 2.65% | 0.87% | 0.87% |
| Percent low-wage employees | ||||||||
| 50% or more low-wage | 374,926 | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0.92% | 1.12% | 1.40% | 1.12% | 1.12% |
| Less than 50% low-wage | 370,500 | 0.61% | 0.58% | 0.63% | 0.84% | 1.29% | 0.97% | 0.97% |
| Percent women employees | ||||||||
| Less than 25% | 135,716 | 1.93% | 1.22% | 1.72% | 1.69% | 2.54% | 2.49% | 2.49% |
| 25-49 % | 299,599 | 0.77% | 0.97% | 1.53% | 1.45% | 2.44% | 1.75% | 1.75% |
| 50-74 % | 356,159 | 0.55% | 0.63% | 0.87% | 1.17% | 1.55% | 1.09% | 1.09% |
| 75% or more | 244,539 | 0.91% | 0.86% | 0.84% | 1.33% | 1.29% | 1.28% | 1.28% |
| Percent age 50 or older employees | ||||||||
| Less than 25% | 367,492 | 0.56% | 0.63% | 0.82% | 0.92% | 1.20% | 1.02% | 1.02% |
| 25-49 % | 335,032 | 0.61% | 0.60% | 0.86% | 1.36% | 1.74% | 1.04% | 1.04% |
| 50-74 % | 170,918 | 1.95% | 1.54% | 1.30% | 2.28% | 3.29% | 2.66% | 2.66% |
| 75% or more | 85,318 | 3.67% | 1.77% | 1.54% | 2.66% | 3.96% * | 4.18% | 4.18% |
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends. 2019 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey-Insurance Component.
Note: Definitions and descriptions of the methods used for this survey can be found in the Technical Appendix.
* Figure does not meet standard of reliability or precision.
** Definitions of industry groups and low-wage employees changed in 2000. These data are not comparable to IC data prior to 2000. See Technical Appendix.
Percents may not add to 100% because of rounding.