CBP data indicates no other industry had more establishments with fewer than 5 employees in Iowa than construction businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries in terms of total establishments with fewer than 5 employees in Iowa in 2018.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than 5 employees in Iowa (2018)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Construction businesses | 5,501 |
| Retail trade businesses | 4,008 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 3,992 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 3,461 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 3,423 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 2,278 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 1,983 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 1,950 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 1,775 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 1,672 |
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