Economic Census from the U.S. Census Bureau's Factfinder
The economic censuses are comprehensive canvasses of industrial and business activities. They are conducted every 5 years, in years ending in 2 and 7.
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The 2002 Economic-Wide Key Statistics file available from http://factfinder.census.gov/ includes the following data items for the US, states, counties, places, and metropolitan areas at the 2- through 8-digit NAICS industry codes:
Number of establishments
Sales, receipts, revenues, shipments
Annual payroll
Number of employees
The Economic Census provides a detailed portrait of the Nation's economy once every five years, from the national to the local level. The Economic Census is conducted every five years, in years ending in '2' and '7.' The 2002 Economic Census measures business activity during calendar year 2002. Census forms were mailed to more than 5 million companies in December 2002. There are over 600 versions of the census form, each customized to particular industries. Nonprofit organizations, including nonprofit educational organizations, are included in the 2002 Economic Census. Some very small companies did not receive a census form.
Number of employees Detailed Statistics from Economic Census and Surveys
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List of data sets by survey:
· 2002 Business Expenses Survey
· 2002 Economic Census
· 2002 Economic Census of Island Areas
· 2002 Survey of Business Owners
· 2002 Nonemployer Statistics
List of Data sets by sector:
00: Datasets containing multiple sectors
21: Mining
22: Utilities
23: Construction
31: Manufacturing
42: Wholesale Trade
44: Retail Trade
48: Transportation and Warehousing
51: Information
52: Finance and Insurance
53: Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
54: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
55: Management of Companies and Enterprises
56: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
61: Educational Services
62: Health Care and Social Assistance
71: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
72: Accommodation and Food Services
81: Other Services (Except Public Administration)