CBP data indicates that there are more establishments categorized as manufacturing businesses with 500 or more employees in Iowa than in any other category.
The following table shows how many performing arts, spectator sports and related industries with 500 or more employees were in Iowa during the period from 2012 to 2016.
Performing arts, spectator sports and related industries with 500 or more employees in Iowa (2012-2016)
Year
Total businesses
2012
46,090
2013
46,928
2014
48,273
2015
50,239
2016
52,235