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 social assistance businesses with between 20 and 49 employees were in Rhode Island during the period from 2012 to 2016.
Social assistance businesses with between 20 and 49 employees in Rhode Island (2012-2016)
Year
Total businesses
2012
163,332
2013
168,067
2014
173,185
2015
178,852
2016
182,885