Analysis
NAICS 7111 is the 2022 industry group for performing arts companies, part of 711 (Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries). Census lists 78 example activities under it in the official index.
County Business Patterns counts 10,511 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 127,604 people at an average annual payroll of $45,637 per employee (13th percentile of national industries). 68% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which marks it as a small-business industry.
Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments grew 14% and employment rose 4%. The 2018 count used NAICS 2017, so part of a large move can come from codes being redefined rather than from businesses opening or closing.
Across its national industries Census lists 78 index entries; typical ones are broadway theaters, ballet companies, bands and carnival traveling shows.
It splits into 4 more detailed codes. The largest by establishments is 71113 (Musical Groups and Artists) with 5,681.
Its more detailed codes are 71111 Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (3,490 establishments), 71112 Dance Companies (872 establishments), 71113 Musical Groups and Artists (5,681 establishments) and 71119 Other Performing Arts Companies (468 establishments).
Official definition
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing live presentations involving the performances of actors and actresses, singers, dancers, musical groups and artists, and other performing artists.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Index entries (78)
- Broadway theaters
- Ballet companies
- Bands
- Carnival traveling shows