CBP data indicates that there are more establishments categorized as accommodation and food services businesses with between 20 and 49 employees in Rhode Island than in any other category.
The following table shows how many management of companies and enterprises with between 20 and 49 employees were in Rhode Island during the period from 2012 to 2016.
Management of companies and enterprises with between 20 and 49 employees in Rhode Island (2012-2016)
Year
Total businesses
2012
208,988
2013
211,636
2014
215,160
2015
215,772
2016
221,536