Analysis
NAICS 445110 is the 2022 national industry for supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers), part of 44511 (Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)). Census lists 5 example activities under it in the official index.
County Business Patterns counts 62,947 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 2,808,118 people at an average annual payroll of $29,817 per employee (3rd percentile of national industries). 33% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.
Census lists 5 related activities that belong elsewhere, most often in 457110, 445131, 722513 and 445240. Businesses that do several things are classified by their primary activity, the one that generates the most value, so check those boundaries before settling on this code.
Its index entries, the activities Census uses to assign businesses to this code, include commissaries, primarily groceries, delicatessens primarily retailing a range of grocery items…, food (i.e., groceries) stores and grocery stores, among 5 in all.
For example, retailing automotive fuels in combination with a convenience store or food mart are classified in 457110 (Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores) instead.
Official definition
This industry comprises establishments generally known as supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers) primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food, such as canned and frozen foods; fresh fruits and vegetables; and fresh and prepared meats, fish, and poultry. Included in this industry are delicatessen-type establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Not this code if…
| The business mainly does | Use instead |
|---|---|
| Retailing automotive fuels in combination with a convenience store or food mart | 457110 Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores |
| Retailing a limited line of groceries, such as convenience stores or food marts (except those operating fuel pumps) | 445131 Convenience Retailers |
| Providing food services in delicatessen-type establishments | 722513 Limited-Service Restaurants |
| Retailing fresh meat in delicatessen-type establishments | 445240 Meat Retailers |
| Grocery order and delivery services on behalf of grocery retailers | 492210 Local Messengers and Local Delivery |
Index entries (5)
- Commissaries, primarily groceries
- Delicatessens primarily retailing a range of grocery items and meats
- Food (i.e., groceries) stores
- Grocery stores
- Supermarkets