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Retail Establishments
3,617,486
Direct Retail Employment
28,113,476
Total Retail Employment Impact
41,620,604
Direct Labor Income
$770 billion
Total Labor Income Impact
$1.49 trillion
Direct Impact on GDP
$1.2 trillion
Total Impact on GDP
$2.48 trillion
United States Retail InformationRetail supports 1 in 4 American jobs.
Retail is directly and indirectly responsible for 18% of the U.S. GDP.
Retail directly and indirectly generates 17% of the U.S. labor income.
Retail supports 41,620,604 jobs in the U.S.
United States Facts
Fifty States and nine territories
State Capital -
Washington, D.C.
Area -
3,794,083 square miles
Population -
307,006,550 (as of 2009)
The Direct Impact of the Retail Industry in United States by Sub-Sector, 2009
NAICS |
Sub-sector Description | Employment (Jobs) | Labor Income ($millions) | GDP ($millions) | Retail Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 441 | Motor vehicle and parts dealers | 1,841,545 | $93,932 | $113,423 | 284,473 |
| 442 | Furniture and home furnishings stores | 519,261 | $19,056 | $34,251 | 96,800 |
| 443 | Electronics and appliances stores | 526,663 | $24,895 | $30,864 | 77,526 |
| 445 | Food and beverage stores | 2,952,521 | $88,873 | $144,148 | 251,281 |
| 446 | Health and personal care stores | 1,165,033 | $44,540 | $69,759 | 217,670 |
| 447 | Gasoline stations | 853,427 | $28,775 | $47,020 | 114,908 |
| 448 | Clothing and clothing accessories stores | 1,561,152 | $36,116 | $71,553 | 261,309 |
| 451 | Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores | 777,132 | $17,037 | $27,856 | 141,994 |
| 452 | General merchandise stores | 2,988,235 | $82,076 | $133,533 | 79,693 |
| 453 | Miscellaneous store retailers | 1,576,366 | $31,966 | $48,030 | 373,056 |
| 453 | Miscellaneous store retailers | 1,576,366 | $31,966 | $48,030 | 373,056 |
| 454 | Nonstore retailers | 1,700,912 | $31,471 | $92,059 | 797,871 |
| 722 | Food services and drinking places | 10,428,660 | $224,703 | $318,242 | 811,845 |
| Industry Description |
Employment (Jobs) |
GDP ($Billion) |
|---|---|---|
|
Retail trade (including food services and drinking places) |
28,113,476 | $1,204 |
|
Health care and social assistance |
18,782,100 | $1,057 |
|
Manufacturing |
12,393,700 | $1,584 |
|
Professional, scientific, and technical services |
11,828,800 | $1,068 |
|
Administrative and waste services |
9,939,300 | $386 |
|
Other services, except public administration |
9,882,500 | $335 |
|
Construction |
9,505,000 | $537 |
|
Finance and insurance |
9,432,000 | $1,171 |
|
Real estate and rental and leasing |
7,534,100 | $1,868 |
|
Wholesale trade |
6,161,900 | $780 |
|
Transportation and warehousing |
5,499,300 | $389 |
|
Educational services |
3,923,400 | $154 |
|
Arts, entertainment, and recreation |
3,822,000 | $127 |
|
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and related activities |
3,468,300 | $133 |
|
Information |
3,359,300 | $639 |
|
Management of companies and enterprises |
1,962,600 | $246 |
|
Mining |
1,358,500 | $240 |
|
Utilities |
600,200 | $268 |
* Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,
The Economic Impact of the U.S. Retail Industry,
August 2011. All data pertain to 2009.
The Economic Impact of the U.S. Retail Industry,
August 2011. All data pertain to 2009.