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 2019.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than 5 employees in South Dakota (2019)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Construction businesses | 2,225 |
| Retail trade businesses | 1,362 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 1,241 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 1,036 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 1,001 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 861 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 703 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 695 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 662 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 521 |
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