CBP data indicates that no other industry had more establishments with fewer than five employees in Howard County zip codes than “professional, scientific and technical services” businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries of total establishments with fewer than five employees in Howard County in 2017.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than five employees in Howard County (2017)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 1,414 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 516 |
| Construction businesses | 500 |
| Retail trade businesses | 354 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 304 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 298 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 288 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 225 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 172 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 103 |
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