Analysis
NAICS 812111 is the 2022 national industry for barber shops, part of 81211 (Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services). Census lists 3 example activities under it in the official index.
Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments grew 39% and employment rose 17%. 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.
County Business Patterns counts 7,789 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 29,017 people at an average annual payroll of $33,667 per employee (6th percentile of national industries). 76% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which marks it as a small-business industry.
By establishments it ranks 3rd of the 3 codes at this level within Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services, with 6.2% of them.
Its index entries, the activities Census uses to assign businesses to this code, include barber shops, hair stylist services, men's and hair stylist shops, men's.
For example, offering training in barbering are classified in 611511 (Cosmetology and Barber Schools) instead.
Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as barber shops or men's hair stylist shops primarily engaged in cutting, trimming, and styling men's and boys' hair; and/or shaving and trimming men's beards.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Not this code if…
Index entries (3)
- Barber shops
- Hair stylist services, men's
- Hair stylist shops, men's