In October through December 2012, nearly 4 million businesses in America will receive economic census forms, including most businesses with paid employees.
| NAICS | Sector Title | Estimated forms mailed |
|---|---|---|
| 00 | All industries | 3,900,000 |
| 21 | Mining | 16,000 |
| 22 | Utilities | 18,000 |
| 23 | Construction | 130,000 |
| 31-33 | Manufacturing | 170,000 |
| 42 | Wholesale trade | 410,000 |
| 44-45 | Retail trade | 740,000 |
| 48-49 | Transportation and warehousing | 160,000 |
| 51 | Information | 110,000 |
| 52 | Finance and insurance | 380,000 |
| 53 | Real estate and rental and leasing | 210,000 |
| 54 | Professional, scientific, and technical services | 400,000 |
| 55 | Management of companies and enterprises | 20,000 |
| 56 | Administrative & support & waste management & remediation sv | 170,000 |
| 61 | Educational services | 37,000 |
| 62 | Health care and social assistance | 460,000 |
| 71 | Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 75,000 |
| 72 | Accommodation & food services | 390,000 |
| 81 | Other services (except public administration) | 280,000 |
| -- | Businesses not yet classified by sector | 55,000 |