CBP data indicates no other industry had more establishments with fewer than 5 employees in South Dakota than construction businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries in terms of total establishments with fewer than 5 employees in South Dakota in 2018.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than 5 employees in South Dakota (2018)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Construction businesses | 2,219 |
| Retail trade businesses | 1,352 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 1,230 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 1,028 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 975 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 848 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 719 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 664 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 616 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 539 |
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