CBP data indicates that there are more establishments categorized as retail trade businesses with between 250 and 499 employees in California than in any other category.
The following table shows how many motor vehicle and parts dealers with between 250 and 499 employees were in California during the period from 2012 to 2016.
Motor vehicle and parts dealers with between 250 and 499 employees in California (2012-2016)
Year
Total businesses
2012
116,409
2013
116,958
2014
117,633
2015
118,157
2016
118,201