NAICS 451211
Book Stores
Key Figures
Establishments
5,629
Census CBP · 2023
Employment
48,997
Census CBP · 2023
Market size
$10.0B
Census Economic Census · 2017
Figures are published for NAICS 451211 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Book stores primarily engaged in retailing new books are classified here. The key distinction from news dealers and newsstands lies in the primary merchandise focus: book stores center on books as their main retail activity, while news dealers and newsstands focus on current newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals. An establishment's classification depends on which product category constitutes its primary business purpose.
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Where this sits
44-45 Retail Trade451 Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores4512 Book Stores and News Dealers45121 Book Stores and News Dealers