CBP data indicates no other industry had more establishments with fewer than 5 employees in West Virginia than retail trade businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries in terms of total establishments with fewer than 5 employees in West Virginia in 2019.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than 5 employees in West Virginia (2019)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Retail trade businesses | 1,676 |
| Construction businesses | 1,663 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 1,593 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 1,501 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 949 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 822 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 744 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 616 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 393 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 376 |
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