Factories in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has 104 manufacturing establishments employing 1,164 people (Census County Business Patterns, 2023), 0.0% of US manufacturing jobs and the 51st most of any state. The largest industries by employment are food, beverages and tobacco and printing.
- Establishments
- 104
- Census 2023
- Manufacturing jobs
- 1,164
- Census 2023
- In EPA records
- 42
- Active, ECHO
- New plants
- 0
- 0 building
- Sheet
- DC
- Revised
- November 11, 2026
What is made in District of Columbia
| Industry (NAICS subsector) | Establishments | Employees | In EPA records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food 311 | 25 | 295 | 0 |
| Beverages and tobacco 312 | 17 | 255 | 1 |
| Printing 323 | 24 | 187 | 15 |
| Glass, cement and stone 327 | 7 | 164 | 8 |
| Furniture 337 | 3 | 127 * | 1 |
| Vehicles, aircraft and parts 336 | 3 | 65 * | 1 |
| Fabricated metal products 332 | 6 | 27 | 0 |
| Machinery 333 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| Medical devices and other goods 339 | 6 | 8 * | 1 |
| Apparel 315 | 3 | 7 * | 0 |
| Chemicals 325 | 3 | 5 * | 4 |
| Wood products 321 | — | — | 4 |
| Petroleum and coal products 324 | — | — | 6 |
Establishments and employees: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, mid-March employment. * Census flags this figure as having high noise. "In EPA records" counts active facilities in EPA's ECHO database, a subset that excludes plants EPA doesn't regulate.
New plants in District of Columbia
None in our tracker yet. Plants qualify with at least $25 million or 100 jobs announced since 2021 and a primary source.
Factory pages in District of Columbia
6 District of Columbia factories have their own page so far: the facilities that report to EPA's Toxics Release Inventory and hold the most detailed federal records. See all 6, grouped by industry.
Questions
What is made in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia has 104 manufacturing establishments employing 1,164 people (Census County Business Patterns, 2023), 0.0% of US manufacturing jobs and the 51st most of any state. The largest industries by employment are food, beverages and tobacco and printing.
How many manufacturers are in District of Columbia?
104 manufacturing establishments (Census, 2023). EPA's ECHO database lists 42 active manufacturing facilities in District of Columbia that it regulates, 9 of which report to the Toxics Release Inventory.
Are new factories being built in District of Columbia?
We don't yet track a large new plant project in District of Columbia (at least $25 million or 100 jobs announced since 2021). Get alerts to hear when one is announced.
Can you tour a factory in District of Columbia?
Yes: Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour (DC).