Business Establishment Size & Age
Barnstable County’s economy is characterized by a strong small business community, reflective of a broader culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Nearly 40% of the region’s employees work in establishments that employ fewer than 20 people, compared to almost 19% in Massachusetts and 18% in the United States, and the average number of employees per establishment has consistently been lower in Barnstable County than in the state or nation. Across all three geographies, the greatest share of employees work in establishments that have been in operation for 11 years or more, with approximately 76% of employees in Barnstable County falling into this category.
