Small Business Marketing in Howard County, Maryland
Small-business and marketing-industry statistics for Howard County, from U.S. Census data.
Key facts — Howard County, Maryland
9,866
business establishments
33
advertising & marketing firms (NAICS 5418)
183,444
total employees
336,001
population (2023)
Marketing & business landscape
| Total business establishments | 9,866 |
|---|---|
| Advertising, PR & related firms (NAICS 5418) | 33 |
| Total private employment | 183,444 |
| Total annual payroll | $14,564,418,000 |
| Population (2023) | 336,001 |
| Businesses per 1,000 residents | 29.4 |
Across Howard County’s 9,866 establishments, 33 are in advertising and public relations. Small businesses that market themselves typically compete on local SEO, paid search, and social media.
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022 (establishments, employment, payroll, NAICS 5418); Population Estimates 2023.