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 retail trade businesses with between 20 and 49 employees were in Rhode Island during the period from 2012 to 2016.
Retail trade businesses with between 20 and 49 employees in Rhode Island (2012-2016)
Year
Total businesses
2012
1,063,842
2013
1,063,616
2014
1,065,368
2015
1,070,209
2016
1,069,096