Analysis
NAICS 813311 is the 2022 national industry for human rights organizations, part of 81331 (Social Advocacy Organizations). Census lists 7 example activities under it in the official index.
Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments grew 19% and employment rose 6%. 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.
By establishments it ranks 3rd of the 3 codes at this level within Social Advocacy Organizations, with 19.3% of them.
County Business Patterns counts 4,101 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 49,062 people at an average annual payroll of $72,969 per employee (57th percentile of national industries). 54% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.
Its index entries, the activities Census uses to assign businesses to this code, include associations for retired persons, advocacy, civil liberties organizations, developmentally disabled advocacy organizations and human rights advocacy organizations, among 7 in all.
For example, promoting the interests of organized labor and union employees are classified in 813930 (Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations) instead.
Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting causes associated with human rights either for a broad or specific constituency. Establishments in this industry address issues, such as protecting and promoting the broad constitutional rights and civil liberties of individuals and those suffering from neglect, abuse, or exploitation; promoting the interests of specific groups, such as children, women, senior citizens, or persons with disabilities; improving relations between racial, ethnic, and cultural groups; and promoting voter education and registration. These organizations may solicit contributions and offer memberships to support these causes.
Illustrative Examples:
Civil liberties organizations Senior citizens' advocacy organizations Human rights advocacy organizations Veterans' rights organizations
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Not this code if…
Index entries (7)
- Associations for retired persons, advocacy
- Civil liberties organizations
- Developmentally disabled advocacy organizations
- Human rights advocacy organizations
- Intellectually and developmentally disabled advocacy groups
- Senior citizens advocacy organizations
- Veterans' rights organizations