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Business and Economy
The Census Bureau produces economic data across the entire economy on a monthly, quarterly, yearly, and five-year basis.
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Business CountsBusinesses are the pulse of our economy and serve as important barometers of the economic health of the economy.
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Business and Owner CharacteristicsBusinesses and their owners are as diverse as the people of this nation. Understanding these details are essential to interpreting our national economy
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Business and Workforce DynamicsBusinesses and their workforces are continually expanding and contracting. Tracking these dynamics provides us with a better understanding of the U.S. economy.
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Data Privacy on Businesses & the EconomyLearn about disclosure avoidance methodologies the Census Bureau uses on economic data.
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Economic CensusThe Economic Census is the official five-year measure of American businesses providing comprehensive statistics at the national, state, and local levels. Follow the 2022 Economic Census release schedule for additional information.
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Economic IndicatorsThe Census Bureau produces monthly and quarterly snapshots of key sectors within the U.S. economy.
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Expenses and ExpendituresCapital and Operating expenses provides detailed information on such items as structures, equipment, software, health insurance, R & D, and payroll.
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InventoriesProduct inventories, including raw materials, partially finished products, and more.
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Manufacturing WeekThe U.S. Census Bureau joins the celebration by providing a week's worth of rich content, including statistics that inform businesses and policymakers.
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Measuring Technology and the Economy (Tech Stats)Tech Stats centralizes Census Bureau data collections and research products that focus on technology and measuring technology's impact on the economy.
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Sales, Receipts, Shipments, or ProductionInformation on sales and production over a given time period. View data from the monthly Economic Indicator in the Indicator briefing room.
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Search or Browse for NAICS codesThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments.
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Search or Browse for NAPCS codesNAPCS is a comprehensive, market- or demand-based, hierarchical classification system for products (goods and services) that is not industry-of-origin based.
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Small BusinessUse detailed statistics about U.S. businesses that are essential to help small businesses succeed and grow.
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Supply ChainThe U.S. Census Bureau is developing a comprehensive supply chain data infrastructure to provide insight into numerous aspects of the supply chain.
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Press ReleaseBusiness Trends and Outlook Survey Data ReleaseThe U.S. Census Bureau today released new data products from the BTOS, a survey that measures business conditions and projections on an ongoing basis.
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Press ReleaseBusiness Formation Statistics Monthly Data ReleaseThe BFS provide timely and high frequency information on new business applications and formations in the United States.
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Press ReleaseBusiness Trends and Outlook Survey Data ReleaseThe U.S. Census Bureau today released new data products from the BTOS, a survey that measures business conditions and projections on an ongoing basis.
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America Counts StoryMost U.S. Businesses Have Only One OwnerNovember 21, 2024More than half of U.S. businesses had one owner from 2017 to 2021 and women-owned were more likely than male-owned businesses to have a single owner.
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America Counts StoryEffects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Private and Public EmploymentNovember 20, 2024Private employment dropped by a smaller percentage and rebounded, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. State and local government employment has not fully recovered.
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America Counts StoryA Profile of the Nation’s Veteran-Owned BusinessesNovember 07, 2024Most recent Census Bureau data show the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services sector had the largest share of veteran-owned businesses.
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America Counts StoryImpact of Changes to the North American Industry Classification SystemNovember 05, 2024The latest NAICS brings significant changes to how the Census Bureau disseminates its estimates by industry.
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Table*New* Annual Retail Trade Survey Supplemental E-commerce Tables: 2022 (restated)View and download the restated 2022 supplemental e-commerce tables.
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Table*New* Annual Retail Trade Survey: 2022 (restated)View and download the restated 2022 Annual Retail Trade Survey tables.
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TableService Annual Survey Latest Data (NAICS-basis): 2022Latest Annual Services Report - includes estimates with accompanying measures of sampling variability
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VisualizationBusiness Trends and Outlook Survey DataNovember 21, 2024The BTOS provides insight into the state of the economy by providing timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
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VisualizationGlobal Market Finder: An Interactive Tool for U.S. ExportersNovember 19, 2024View exports for U.S. goods by Schedule B commodity codes.
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VisualizationBusiness Formation Statistics by StateNovember 14, 2024View high-propensity business applications and their quarter-to-quarter changes.
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VisualizationBusiness Formation Statistics (BFS)November 14, 2024View multiple interactive Business Formation Statistics (BFS) visualizations.
Page Last Revised - November 22, 2024
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