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You are here: Economic
Census 
Industry
Snapshots Frequently
Asked Questions
- How do I find the snapshot for my industry?
- Select from a menu: Click on "Industry Snapshots" link above, or select
"Navigate to a different industry" at the bottom of any snapshot,
then click the
"more"
button next to the sector (2-digit code) you want, select the subsector
(3-digit code) the same way, then click the 
chart button next to the industry to display its snapshot; or
- Use Search: Enter a key word or NAICS code in the search box in the
upper right, then select from the options presented that match that word,
then click the code.
- Where can I see the numbers from which the maps were
built?
At the bottom of each Industry Snapshot is a link to the Industry Statistics
Sampler for that industry, which will open in a new window.
Select the tab "2002 Census: Geographic Distribution"
This gives
establishments, sales, payroll and employment figures by state from the 2002 Economic Census.
For 2007 and 2002 population
figures, see http://www.census.gov/popest/states/NST-ann-est.html. Ratios
can be calculated from these figures.
- Why are there 2002 figures for some industries but
not for others?
The current design accommodates only two years, so only 2007 and 2002 are shown.
A number of industries changed in definition or code between 2002 and 2007,
primarily in the information sector, so
that comparable data are not available on a 2007 NAICS basis.
- Why are maps of revenues or shipments not available
for some industries?
In some industries, data were withheld for particular states to avoid disclosure
of information about particular companies, and generally these states are
shown in gray (N/A). If the output (sales, revenue, shipments) from those
states accounts for more than 30 percent of the national total, so that the
distribution of the remainder might give a misleading impression, maps of
output, output per capita, and output per employee are not shown.
- Where can I get statistics more recent than 2007 for
my industry?
At the bottom of each Industry Snapshot is a link to the Industry Statistics
Sampler, which will open in a new window. The default tab within the Sampler lists every Census Bureau data set with information about this industry, some of which are updated annually, quarterly, or even monthly.
- Can I get data for my state, county, city, or metro
area?
Go to the 2007 Economic Census Economy-Wide Key Statistics file in
American FactFinder.
To select your area, hover over "Filter Rows" in the menu bar near the top of the screeen and select "By Geography".
Select a "geographic type", such as "county", "economic place" or "metropolitan statistical area".
Then follow remaining menus to select your area of interest and click "Add" to bring that area into the "Current geography selections" box. Click on "United States", then "Remove", and "Show Result".
Export the data to your spreadsheet program by hovering over "Print/Download" on the menu bar, then click on "Download".
Accept the defaults on the Download pop-up and click "OK". When prompted, open the file with your spreadsheet program.
To calculate per-capita figures, obtain population denominators for your state, county, or place, making sure to use the correct columns for 2007 and 2002.
- Where can I get other questions answered?
Contact us.
Source: Economic Census,
Industry Snapshots
Questions?
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