Private households
NAICS Code: 814000
BLS projects Private households to grow +0.4% through 2034 - 2.0 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 32% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where Private households sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Private households sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
0.4% Top 68% higher than 32% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Steady-state read
Signature: +0.4% projected BLS growth for Private households .
Both projected growth and public-company coverage sit in the middle of the fleet - compare the peer employment table with the company grades to see whether size peers and AI-risk peers tell the same story.
NAICS 814000 · 650,400 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Private households.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Private households (NAICS 814000) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Direct insurance (except life, health, and medical) carriers | 678,500 | +2.6% |
| Fitness and recreational sports centers | 652,000 | +10.1% |
| Private households | 650,400 | +0.4% |
| Software publishers | 645,700 | +19.3% |
| Telecommunications | 621,300 | -8.5% |
| Office administrative services | 619,200 | +5.9% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Private households?
As of 2024, the Private households industry employs approximately 650,400 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Private households growing or declining?
The Private households industry is projected to grow by 0.4% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +2,600 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Private households?
We have not yet matched a public-company cohort to Private households. Browse the employer AI risk directory for sector-level peers.
How will AI affect the Private households industry?
AI impact on the Private households industry depends on the occupation mix inside it. View occupation-level AI exposure scores and employer risk grades for the measurable signals we publish.
Where to look next
What to do with this
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Industry-level figures are aggregates; individual employer and occupation outcomes vary.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts