Retail Trade businesses in Howard County, MD
Census County Business Patterns 2022. NAICS sector 44-45.
Establishments
822
4.9% of MD sector
Employees
16,021
5.5% of MD sector
Annual Payroll
$578.2M
total 2022
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County context
Population
333,916
Median Household Income
$146,982
Median Home Value
$576,700
Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023.
Compare to Maryland state averages
| Metric | Howard County | MD total | County share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 822 | 16,707 | 4.9% |
| Employees | 16,021 | 292,518 | 5.5% |
| Annual Payroll | $578.2M | $10.53B | — |
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Other sectors in Howard County
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (2,342 establishments)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (1,202 establishments)
- Construction (846 establishments)
- Other Services (except Public Administration) (764 establishments)
- Accommodation and Food Services (703 establishments)
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services (556 establishments)