Seattle, Washington (WA): Economy and Business Data & Market Research
car dealers, clothing stores, convenience stores, food stores, etc.
Based on the data from 1997 / 2002 when the population of Seattle, Washington was 533,508 / 570,426
Number of Establishments:
Retail trade - Seattle
Number of Employees:
Retail trade - Seattle
Annual Payroll:
Retail trade - Seattle
Shpmts / Sales / Recpts:
Retail trade - Seattle
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments [1997 / 2002] |
Number of Employees [1997 / 2002] |
Annual Payroll ($1,000) [1997 / 2002] |
Shipments / Sales / Receptions ($1,000) [1997 / 2002] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 2,698 / 2,707 | 34,886 / 33,779 | $717,700 / $834,531 | $6,146,245 / $9,029,268 |
| Motor vehicle & parts dealers | 234 / 208 | 3,438 / 2,981 | $120,394 / $130,803 | $1,244,376 / $1,271,565 |
| Automobile dealers | 66 / 62 | 1,831 / 1,858 | $80,736 / $94,684 | $944,154 / $1,012,878 |
| New car dealers | 35 / 37 | 1,719 / 1,774 | $77,858 / $92,600 | $901,632 / $978,451 |
| Used car dealers | 31 / 25 | 112 / 84 | $2,878 / $2,084 | $42,522 / $34,427 |
| Other motor vehicle dealers | 72 / 69 | 618 / 494 | $16,952 / $17,932 | $172,036 / $175,068 |
| Recreational vehicle dealers | 2 / 1 | 0-19 | - | - |
| Motorcycle, boat & other motor vehicle dealers | 70 / 68 | 500-999 / 250-499 | - | - |
| Motorcycle dealers | 9 / 11 | 111 / 100-249 | $2,302 / - | $22,741 / - |
| Boat dealers | 59 / 55 | 478 / 354 | $14,025 / $13,137 | $139,630 / $138,239 |
| All other motor vehicle dealers | 2 | 0-19 / 20-99 | - | - |
| Automotive parts, accessories & tire stores | 96 / 77 | 989 / 629 | $22,706 / $18,187 | $128,186 / $83,619 |
| Automotive parts & accessories stores | 67 / 52 | 724 / 389 | $15,504 / $10,430 | $92,312 / $49,890 |
| Tire dealers | 29 / 25 | 265 / 240 | $7,202 / $7,757 | $35,874 / $33,729 |
| Furniture & home furnishings stores | 200 / 189 | 1,437 / 1,557 | $33,547 / $36,991 | $215,232 / $229,545 |
| Furniture stores | 71 / 56 | 564 / 402 | $16,046 / $12,310 | $104,812 / $67,856 |
| Home furnishings stores | 129 / 133 | 873 / 1,155 | $17,501 / $24,681 | $110,420 / $161,689 |
| Floor covering stores | 32 / 30 | 203 / 207 | $7,152 / $7,509 | $47,858 / $46,976 |
| Other home furnishings stores | 97 / 103 | 670 / 948 | $10,349 / $17,172 | $62,562 / $114,713 |
| Window treatment stores | 7 / - | 10 / - | $203 / - | $1,867 / - |
| All other home furnishings stores | 90 / 96 | 660 / 930 | $10,146 / $16,948 | $60,695 / $113,292 |
| Electronics & appliance stores | 109 / 110 | 1,064 / 1,083 | $31,907 / $31,082 | $217,290 / $231,849 |
| Electronics & appliance stores | 109 / 110 | 1,064 / 1,083 | $31,907 / $31,082 | $217,290 / $231,849 |
| Appliance, television & other electronics stores | 53 / 66 | 556 / 697 | $17,220 / $19,531 | $91,358 / $157,002 |
| Household appliance stores | 20 / 23 | 159 / 207 | $2,462 / $7,436 | $22,113 / $46,545 |
| Radio, television & other electronics stores | 33 / 43 | 397 / 490 | $14,758 / $12,095 | $69,245 / $110,457 |
| Computer & software stores | 38 / 26 | 377 / 240 | $11,030 / $7,323 | $97,758 / $40,803 |
| Camera & photographic supplies stores | 18 | 131 / 146 | $3,657 / $4,228 | $28,174 / $34,044 |
| Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers | 157 / 144 | 2,269 / 2,363 | $60,798 / $73,075 | $507,034 / $501,401 |
| Building material & supplies dealers | 136 / 121 | 2,086 / 2,088 | $57,923 / $67,069 | $492,855 / $478,824 |
| Home centers | 6 / 7 | 500-999 | - | - |
| Paint & wallpaper stores | 17 / 18 | 154 / 100-249 | $4,678 / - | $29,879 / - |
| Hardware stores | 23 / 20 | 100-249 / 156 | - / $3,712 | - / $22,347 |
| Other building material dealers | 90 / 76 | 954 / 805 | $32,786 / $34,350 | $272,999 / $180,592 |
| Lawn & garden equipment & supplies stores | 21 / 23 | 183 / 275 | $2,875 / $6,006 | $14,179 / $22,577 |
| Outdoor power equipment stores | 2 / 3 | 0-19 / 20-99 | - | - |
| Nursery & garden centers | 19 / 20 | 100-249 / 250-499 | - | - |
| Food & beverage stores | 412 | 6,670 / 6,515 | $127,140 / $148,248 | $1,112,746 / $1,256,566 |
| Grocery stores | 296 / 288 | 6,012 / 5,854 | $115,924 / $132,645 | $1,010,271 / $1,098,901 |
| Supermarkets & other grocery (except convenience) stores | 209 / 201 | 5,688 / 5,590 | $112,260 / $128,677 | $960,010 / $1,053,219 |
| Convenience stores | 87 | 324 / 264 | $3,664 / $3,968 | $50,261 / $45,682 |
| Specialty food stores | 85 / 86 | 515 / 474 | $8,386 / $11,712 | $49,185 / $72,685 |
| Beer, wine & liquor stores | 31 / 38 | 143 / 187 | $2,830 / $3,891 | $53,290 / $84,980 |
| Health & personal care stores | 212 / 194 | 2,181 / 2,101 | $41,845 / $51,357 | $321,422 / $401,708 |
| Health & personal care stores | 212 / 194 | 2,181 / 2,101 | $41,845 / $51,357 | $321,422 / $401,708 |
| Pharmacies & drug stores | 99 / 89 | 1,535 / 1,540 | $28,280 / $37,821 | $251,107 / $331,407 |
| Cosmetics, beauty supplies & perfume stores | 33 / 25 | 146 / 106 | $2,146 / $1,580 | $12,669 / $9,551 |
| Optical goods stores | 40 / 35 | 173 / 160 | $3,559 / $4,161 | $19,229 / $17,041 |
| Other health & personal care stores | 40 / 45 | 327 / 295 | $7,860 / $7,795 | $38,417 / $43,709 |
| Food (health) supplement stores | 26 / 25 | 150 / 118 | $2,069 / $1,790 | $14,384 / $8,964 |
| All other health & personal care stores | 14 / 20 | 177 | $5,791 / $6,005 | $24,033 / $34,745 |
| Gasoline stations | 135 / 136 | 1,025 / 910 | $15,985 / $18,026 | $247,064 / $292,830 |
| Gasoline stations | 135 / 136 | 1,025 / 910 | $15,985 / $18,026 | $247,064 / $292,830 |
| Gasoline stations with convenience stores | 77 / 112 | 555 / 703 | $9,291 / $12,769 | $147,589 / $224,942 |
| Other gasoline stations | 58 / 24 | 470 / 207 | $6,694 / $5,257 | $99,475 / $67,888 |
| Clothing & clothing accessories stores | 356 / 401 | 5,087 / 4,954 | $78,057 / $102,626 | $539,176 / $613,709 |
| Clothing stores | 220 / 250 | 4,351 / 4,043 | $62,726 / $82,393 | $436,612 / $482,561 |
| Men's clothing stores | 34 / 27 | 253 / 203 | $3,116 / $5,476 | $20,505 / $26,472 |
| Women's clothing stores | 81 / 99 | 546 / 902 | $7,289 / $12,690 | $48,977 / $85,659 |
| Children's & infants' clothing stores | 10 / 15 | 118 / 102 | $1,203 / $1,143 | $9,550 / $7,709 |
| Family clothing stores | 58 / 61 | 3,231 / 2,494 | $47,741 / $57,138 | $333,129 / $323,849 |
| Clothing accessories stores | 13 / 12 | 47 / 58 | $549 / $892 | $3,287 / $5,738 |
| Other clothing stores | 24 / 36 | 156 / 284 | $2,828 / $5,054 | $21,164 / $33,134 |
| Shoe stores | 61 / 52 | 379 / 403 | $6,053 / $6,200 | $44,156 / $45,590 |
| Jewelry, luggage & leather goods stores | 75 / 99 | 357 / 508 | $9,278 / $14,033 | $58,408 / $85,558 |
| Jewelry stores | 67 / 91 | 313 / 477 | $8,597 / $13,323 | $53,291 / $79,928 |
| Luggage & leather goods stores | 8 | 44 / 31 | $681 / $710 | $5,117 / $5,630 |
| Sporting goods, hobby, book & music stores | 262 / 247 | 2,994 / 3,037 | $42,106 / $52,618 | $324,575 / $377,770 |
| Sporting goods, hobby & musical instrument stores | 153 / 145 | 1,731 / 1,850 | $24,224 / $32,554 | $180,326 / $220,434 |
| Sporting goods stores | 70 / 72 | 1,017 / 1,146 | $15,033 / $21,047 | $112,127 / $145,276 |
| Hobby, toy & game stores | 35 / 32 | 367 / 292 | $3,376 / $4,285 | $28,869 / $28,465 |
| Sewing, needlework & piece goods stores | 22 / 19 | 185 / 212 | $1,943 / $2,916 | $11,925 / $16,808 |
| Musical instrument & supplies stores | 26 / 22 | 162 / 200 | $3,872 / $4,306 | $27,405 / $29,885 |
| Book, periodical & music stores | 109 / 102 | 1,263 / 1,187 | $17,882 / $20,064 | $144,249 / $157,336 |
| Book stores & news dealers | 78 / 63 | 926 / 890 | $13,881 / $14,962 | $102,308 / $115,568 |
| Book stores | 69 / 53 | 867 / 500-999 | $13,308 / - | $97,799 / - |
| News dealers & newsstands | 9 / 10 | 59 / 20-99 | $573 / - | $4,509 / - |
| Prerecorded tape, compact disc & record stores | 31 / 39 | 337 / 297 | $4,001 / $5,102 | $41,941 / $41,768 |
| General merchandise stores | 34 / 42 | 3,582 / 3,737 | $62,226 / $86,934 | $661,350 / $878,922 |
| Department stores (excl leased depts) | 10 | 2,451 / 2,097 | $39,479 / $45,582 | $311,161 / $322,645 |
| Department stores (excl leased depts) | 10 | 2,451 / 2,097 | $39,479 / $45,582 | $311,161 / $322,645 |
| Department stores (excl leased depts) | 10 / - | 2,451 / - | $39,479 / - | $311,161 / - |
| Department stores (expt discount dept stores) | - / 6 | - / 1000-2499 | - | - |
| Discount department stores | - / 4 | - / 500-999 | - | - |
| Other general merchandise stores | 24 / 32 | 1,131 / 1,640 | $22,747 / $41,352 | $350,189 / $556,277 |
| Warehouse clubs & superstores | 5 / 6 | 943 / 1,457 | $19,216 / $37,932 | $327,285 / $531,425 |
| All other general merchandise stores | 19 / 26 | 188 / 183 | $3,531 / $3,420 | $22,904 / $24,852 |
| Miscellaneous store retailers | 478 / 459 | 3,248 / 2500-4999 | $50,925 / - | $296,039 / - |
| Florists | 65 / 56 | 375 / 251 | $4,647 / $3,855 | $21,135 / $17,859 |
| Office supplies, stationery & gift stores | 175 / 153 | 1,383 / 1,219 | $19,525 / $22,807 | $138,079 / $152,143 |
| Office supplies & stationery stores | 35 / 31 | 425 / 383 | $5,409 / $7,976 | $54,256 / $69,922 |
| Gift, novelty & souvenir stores | 140 / 122 | 958 / 836 | $14,116 / $14,831 | $83,823 / $82,221 |
| Used merchandise stores | 115 / 104 | 738 / 706 | $10,990 / $12,632 | $53,402 / $54,327 |
| Other miscellaneous store retailers | 123 / 146 | 752 / 500-999 | $15,763 / - | $83,423 / - |
| Pet & pet supplies stores | 22 / 28 | 163 / 199 | $2,571 / $2,776 | $16,594 / $23,776 |
| Art dealers | 43 / 55 | 185 / 188 | $4,186 / $4,330 | $23,888 / $23,434 |
| All other miscellaneous store retailers | 58 / 63 | 404 / 250-499 | $9,006 / - | $42,941 / - |
| Nonstore retailers | 109 / 165 | 1,891 / 1000-2499 | $52,770 / - | $459,941 / - |
| Electronic shopping & mail-order houses | 50 / 84 | 918 / 500-999 | $31,494 / - | $361,457 / - |
| Electronic shopping & mail-order houses | 50 / 84 | 918 / 500-999 | $31,494 / - | $361,457 / - |
| Electronic shopping & mail-order houses | 50 / - | 918 / - | $31,494 / - | $361,457 / - |
| Vending machine operators | 6 / 5 | 31 / 22 | $971 / $564 | $4,504 / $2,528 |
| Direct selling establishments | 53 / 76 | 942 / 853 | $20,305 / $23,907 | $93,980 / $125,688 |
| Fuel dealers | 15 / 14 | 229 / 225 | $8,203 / $10,307 | $52,758 / $48,463 |
| Heating oil dealers | 12 / 11 | 100-249 / 223 | - / $10,297 | - / $48,241 |
| Liquefied petroleum gas (bottled gas) dealers | 1 / - | 0-19 / - | - | - |
| Other fuel dealers | 2 | 0-19 | - | - |
| Other direct selling establishments | 38 / 62 | 713 / 628 | $12,102 / $13,600 | $41,222 / $77,225 |
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