How many

How many bars are in California?

Census County Business Patterns 2023: bars with paid employees in California, per 10,000 residents, against the US, the change since five years ago, and the metro areas and ZIPs with the most.

10bars in California, County Business Patterns 2023

−3 since 2018 (−23%; 13 then). That is 0.0 per 10,000 residents (population estimate 2024).

California
0.0 per 10,000
United States
0.0 per 10,000 (22)

What this count includes

The Census counts bars under NAICS 722410, drinking places: bars, taverns, nightclubs and lounges that mainly serve alcohol for drinking on the premises. Restaurants with a bar and brewery taprooms are counted elsewhere.

Metro areas in California

Metro areaBarsPer 10,000 residents
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim9820.8
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario1990.4
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont7051.5
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad3481.1
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom2010.8

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ZIPs in California with the most bars

ZIPCityBarsResidentsPer 10,000
94103San Francisco5033,52414.9
94110San Francisco4966,6877.4
92101San Diego4348,1638.9

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From a count to a location

  • The free ZIP checkAny ZIP in California measured from its center: households and income, jobs within reach and the named bars already there. Each ZIP above links to its check.
  • The full reportFor one address: whether the rules allow a bar there, the rent the location supports against the asking rent, what has opened and closed nearby, and the questions to settle before signing.

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Sources and dates

U.S. Census Bureau: County Business Patterns 2023 and 2018 (establishments by NAICS, states, metro areas and the US) and ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023; Population Estimates Vintage 2024 for the rates. Establishments with paid employees; owner-only businesses are not counted.

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