Every figure on this site comes from a public source cited beside it. Where data is withheld or missing, we omit it rather than estimate. We do not publish average premiums, because barbershop pricing depends on underwriting each business.
Sources
- Barber shop and related business counts: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023: hair, nail, and skin care services (NAICS 81211), barber shops (812111), beauty salons (812112), cosmetology and barber schools (611511), and men's clothing stores (448110).
- Barber and hairstylist employment and wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (barbers 39-5011; hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists 39-5012; shampooers 39-5093; wage-and-salary workers only, excluding self-employed barbers and chair renters; some state estimates are not published).
- Housing and work patterns: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024 (tables B08301, B25003, B25024, B25035), via Census Reporter.
- Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city population estimates. In-depth city guides cover the largest cities in each state with complete Census data.
- Neighborhood data: American Community Survey tables on housing, commuting, and vehicles.
Coverage explanations
Guides describe how barbershop insurance commonly works. Policy forms vary by insurer, and the issued policy controls. Nothing here is legal advice. A quote is not a binder.
Updates
Pages show a last-updated date. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.