Industry Statistics Sampler: NAICS 443120

Industry Statistics Sampler:
NAICS 443120
Computer and software stores

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2002 Economic Census Industry Series Report

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2002 NAICS	Report title	Report number	Release date (PDF)	Full report		Tables only
2002 NAICS	Report title	Report number	Release date (PDF)	Link to PDF	Size in kb	Link to PDF	Size in kb
443	Electronics and Appliance Stores	EC02-44I-13	11/01/2004		430		305

NAICS Hierarchy: 1997

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Indus-
try
Detail NAICS
code NAICS Title
(and link to definition) Estab-
lish-
ments Sales
($1,000) Annual
payroll
($1,000) Paid
employees

44-45 Retail trade 1,118,447 2,460,886,012 237,195,503 r 13,991,103

443 Electronics & appliance stores 43,373 68,561,331 7,064,114 345,042

4431 Electronics & appliance stores 43,373 68,561,331 7,064,114 345,042

44312 Computer & software stores 11,741 24,058,663 2,277,764 90,501

443120 Computer & software stores 11,741 24,058,663 2,277,764 90,501

4431201 Computer stores (custom assembly) 3,801 3,983,465 395,184 17,013

4431202 Other computer stores 5,670 17,230,438 1,465,645 58,592

4431203 Prepackaged software stores 2,270 2,844,760 416,935 14,896

NAICS code	NAICS Title (and link to definition)	Estab- lish- ments	Sales ($1,000)	Annual payroll ($1,000)	Paid employees
44-45	Retail trade	1,118,447	2,460,886,012	237,195,503	r 13,991,103
443	Electronics & appliance stores	43,373	68,561,331	7,064,114	345,042
4431	Electronics & appliance stores	43,373	68,561,331	7,064,114	345,042
44312	Computer & software stores	11,741	24,058,663	2,277,764	90,501
443120	Computer & software stores	11,741	24,058,663	2,277,764	90,501
4431201	Computer stores (custom assembly)	3,801	3,983,465	395,184	17,013
4431202	Other computer stores	5,670	17,230,438	1,465,645	58,592
4431203	Prepackaged software stores	2,270	2,844,760	416,935	14,896

Table includes only establishments with payroll.

NAICS 443120: Computer and Software Stores . This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new computers, computer peripherals, and prepackaged computer software without retailing other consumer-type electronic products or office equipment, office furniture and office supplies; or retailing these new products in combination with repair and support services.

Historical Comparability - Bridge Between NAICS and SIC
Figures to the left of SIC codes indicate the percent of SIC receipts represented by that part; and link to a complementary table where other parts of the SIC are shown.

NAICS SIC Description Estab-
lish-
ments Sales
($1,000) Paid
employees Annual
payroll
($1,000)

443120 Not Comparable Computer & software stores 11,741 24,058,663 90,501 2,277,764

2% of 5045
Computer & software stores
2,808 5,753,655 21,176 794,291

5045
Computer and peripheral equipment merchants (retail)
2,472 5,130,428 21,176 649,863

5045
Computer software merchants (retail)
336 623,227 3,382 144,428

100% of 5734
Computer & software stores
8,933 18,305,008 37,416 1,483,473

5734
Computer stores
3,198 12,100,010 37,416 815,782

5734
Computer stores (custom assembly)
3,801 3,983,465 17,013 395,184

5734
Computer software stores
1,934 2,221,533 11,514 272,507

=sum of SIC parts listed below the symbol

NAICS	SIC	Description	Estab- lish- ments	Sales ($1,000)	Paid employees	Annual payroll ($1,000)
443120		Computer & software stores	11,741	24,058,663	90,501	2,277,764
2% of	5045	Computer & software stores	2,808	5,753,655	21,176	794,291
	5045	Computer and peripheral equipment merchants (retail)	2,472	5,130,428	21,176	649,863
	5045	Computer software merchants (retail)	336	623,227	3,382	144,428
100% of	5734	Computer & software stores	8,933	18,305,008	37,416	1,483,473
	5734	Computer stores	3,198	12,100,010	37,416	815,782
	5734	Computer stores (custom assembly)	3,801	3,983,465	17,013	395,184
	5734	Computer software stores	1,934	2,221,533	11,514	272,507

Comparative Statistics for 4-digit SICs: 1997 and 1992

Data are in current dollars and have not been adjusted for inflation. Introductory text includes methodology. Comparative statistics are also available for other industries. For descriptions of column headings and rows (SIC industries), click on the appropriate underlined element in the table.

SIC 1987 SIC Description Year Establishments Sales
($1,000) Annual payroll
($1,000) Paid employees

5045 Computers and computer peripheral equipment and supplies 1997 19,753 239,604,341 18,409,294 348,435
1992 17,578 140,721,448 12,597,329 279,686
% chg 12.4 70.3 46.1 24.6

5734 Computer and computer software stores 1997 8,933 18,305,008 1,483,473 65,943
1992 5,438 6,550,436 607,091 29,852
% chg 64.3 179.4 144.4 120.9

57341 Computer stores 1997 6,999 16,083,475 1,210,966 54,429
1992 2,976 4,741,992 416,837 19,089
% chg 135.2 239.2 190.5 185.1

573410 Computer stores 1997 6,999 16,083,475 1,210,966 54,429
1992 2,976 4,741,992 416,837 19,089
% chg 135.2 239.2 190.5 185.1

57342 Computer software stores 1997 1,934 2,221,533 272,507 11,514
1992 2,462 1,808,444 190,254 10,763
% chg -21.4 22.8 43.2 7.0

573420 Computer software stores 1997 1,934 2,221,533 272,507 11,514
1992 2,462 1,808,444 190,254 10,763
% chg -21.4 22.8 43.2 7.0

$$ 1992 sales data include sales from catalog order desks. 1997 sales data exclude sales from catalog order desks.

SIC	1987 SIC Description	Year	Establishments	Sales ($1,000)	Annual payroll ($1,000)	Paid employees
5045	Computers and computer peripheral equipment and supplies	1997	19,753	239,604,341	18,409,294	348,435
1992	17,578	140,721,448	12,597,329	279,686
% chg	12.4	70.3	46.1	24.6
5734	Computer and computer software stores	1997	8,933	18,305,008	1,483,473	65,943
1992	5,438	6,550,436	607,091	29,852
% chg	64.3	179.4	144.4	120.9
57341	Computer stores	1997	6,999	16,083,475	1,210,966	54,429
1992	2,976	4,741,992	416,837	19,089
% chg	135.2	239.2	190.5	185.1
573410	Computer stores	1997	6,999	16,083,475	1,210,966	54,429
1992	2,976	4,741,992	416,837	19,089
% chg	135.2	239.2	190.5	185.1
57342	Computer software stores	1997	1,934	2,221,533	272,507	11,514
1992	2,462	1,808,444	190,254	10,763
% chg	-21.4	22.8	43.2	7.0
573420	Computer software stores	1997	1,934	2,221,533	272,507	11,514
1992	2,462	1,808,444	190,254	10,763
% chg	-21.4	22.8	43.2	7.0

Geographic Distribution -- Computer and software stores: 1997

Data for the Retail trade sector are published for the U.S., states, metropolitan areas, counties, places, and ZIP Codes.

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Other
Indus-
tries State Estab-
lish-
ments Sales
($1,000) Sales
% of
U.S. Annual
payroll
($1,000) Paid
employees

United States 11,741 24,058,663 100.00 2,277,764 90,501

California 1,606 5,251,719 21.83 411,883 15,606

Texas 837 1,941,412 8.07 162,046 6,748

Florida 729 1,344,830 5.59 121,120 5,219

New York 605 1,343,840 5.59 108,363 4,153

New Jersey 378 1,066,709 4.43 107,374 3,676

Ohio 434 876,052 3.64 75,528 3,293

Virginia 349 829,938 3.45 65,591 2,879

Illinois 444 809,246 3.36 94,946 4,045

Georgia 343 808,803 3.36 88,996 2,832

Massachusetts 306 750,549 3.12 80,722 2,633

Pennsylvania 421 697,050 2.90 85,477 3,078

Washington 324 663,491 2.76 72,183 2,464

Michigan 344 622,618 2.59 68,935 2,537

Maryland 215 571,296 2.37 69,922 2,294

Arizona 223 478,254 1.99 46,428 1,968

Colorado 258 437,813 1.82 45,633 1,819

Connecticut 144 370,597 1.54 34,959 1,145

Minnesota 204 370,207 1.54 40,974 1,641

Oregon 221 358,949 1.49 40,572 1,380

North Carolina 302 341,124 1.42 40,817 1,832

Utah 124 329,975 1.37 21,482 891

Tennessee 202 273,353 1.14 29,726 1,395

Missouri 220 262,378 1.09 31,746 1,467

Wisconsin 198 261,211 1.09 28,928 1,249

Indiana 230 236,613 0.98 25,538 1,348

Kansas 151 235,665 0.98 24,610 1,081

New Hampshire 98 225,994 0.94 19,807 803

Oklahoma 152 219,356 0.91 20,790 1,020

Alabama 160 192,579 0.80 22,451 1,006

Louisiana 133 192,249 0.80 17,445 861

Kentucky 149 151,537 0.63 16,314 759

Delaware 38 146,823 0.61 9,414 431

Iowa 113 135,729 0.56 14,481 702

Idaho 68 132,788 0.55 10,237 411

Nevada 83 132,763 0.55 12,859 596

Arkansas 100 106,379 0.44 12,819 524

Hawaii 37 104,508 0.43 7,198 387

South Carolina 132 102,449 0.43 13,066 611

Nebraska 87 97,503 0.41 12,633 584

New Mexico 85 90,456 0.38 9,900 416

Alaska 30 87,801 0.36 7,212 304

Rhode Island 40 69,360 0.29 5,759 275

Mississippi 89 56,288 0.23 6,748 375

Montana 58 55,021 0.23 6,366 343

Vermont 43 39,156 0.16 4,954 228

North Dakota 40 39,123 0.16 6,241 268

Wyoming 31 36,700 0.15 3,036 177

West Virginia 53 35,901 0.15 4,721 238

Maine 63 35,099 0.15 4,277 255

South Dakota 40 30,076 0.13 3,978 223

District of Columbia 7 9,333 0.04 559 31

State	Estab- lish- ments	Sales ($1,000)	Sales % of U.S.	Annual payroll ($1,000)	Paid employees
United States	11,741	24,058,663	100.00	2,277,764	90,501
California	1,606	5,251,719	21.83	411,883	15,606
Texas	837	1,941,412	8.07	162,046	6,748
Florida	729	1,344,830	5.59	121,120	5,219
New York	605	1,343,840	5.59	108,363	4,153
New Jersey	378	1,066,709	4.43	107,374	3,676
Ohio	434	876,052	3.64	75,528	3,293
Virginia	349	829,938	3.45	65,591	2,879
Illinois	444	809,246	3.36	94,946	4,045
Georgia	343	808,803	3.36	88,996	2,832
Massachusetts	306	750,549	3.12	80,722	2,633
Pennsylvania	421	697,050	2.90	85,477	3,078
Washington	324	663,491	2.76	72,183	2,464
Michigan	344	622,618	2.59	68,935	2,537
Maryland	215	571,296	2.37	69,922	2,294
Arizona	223	478,254	1.99	46,428	1,968
Colorado	258	437,813	1.82	45,633	1,819
Connecticut	144	370,597	1.54	34,959	1,145
Minnesota	204	370,207	1.54	40,974	1,641
Oregon	221	358,949	1.49	40,572	1,380
North Carolina	302	341,124	1.42	40,817	1,832
Utah	124	329,975	1.37	21,482	891
Tennessee	202	273,353	1.14	29,726	1,395
Missouri	220	262,378	1.09	31,746	1,467
Wisconsin	198	261,211	1.09	28,928	1,249
Indiana	230	236,613	0.98	25,538	1,348
Kansas	151	235,665	0.98	24,610	1,081
New Hampshire	98	225,994	0.94	19,807	803
Oklahoma	152	219,356	0.91	20,790	1,020
Alabama	160	192,579	0.80	22,451	1,006
Louisiana	133	192,249	0.80	17,445	861
Kentucky	149	151,537	0.63	16,314	759
Delaware	38	146,823	0.61	9,414	431
Iowa	113	135,729	0.56	14,481	702
Idaho	68	132,788	0.55	10,237	411
Nevada	83	132,763	0.55	12,859	596
Arkansas	100	106,379	0.44	12,819	524
Hawaii	37	104,508	0.43	7,198	387
South Carolina	132	102,449	0.43	13,066	611
Nebraska	87	97,503	0.41	12,633	584
New Mexico	85	90,456	0.38	9,900	416
Alaska	30	87,801	0.36	7,212	304
Rhode Island	40	69,360	0.29	5,759	275
Mississippi	89	56,288	0.23	6,748	375
Montana	58	55,021	0.23	6,366	343
Vermont	43	39,156	0.16	4,954	228
North Dakota	40	39,123	0.16	6,241	268
Wyoming	31	36,700	0.15	3,036	177
West Virginia	53	35,901	0.15	4,721	238
Maine	63	35,099	0.15	4,277	255
South Dakota	40	30,076	0.13	3,978	223
District of Columbia	7	9,333	0.04	559	31

D = Withheld to avoid disclosure; N = Not available

Other Data from the 1997 Economic Census

Hypertext
tables Link
to pdf Series number Title Contents

EC97R44S-LS Merchandise Line Sales ** Includes sales by industry by merchandise line for the U.S. AFF and CD-ROM include data for states and metropolitan areas.

EC97R44S-SZ Establishment and Firm Size Includes firms by sales size, employment size, legal form of organization, number of units, and concentration in the largest companies for the U.S. Also includes establishments by sales size and by employment size for the U.S.

EC97R44S-SB Miscellaneous Subjects Includes topics that vary from industry to industry

EC97R44S-SM Summary Republication of key tables from other reports

EC97X-CS3 Bridge Between NAICS and SIC (national only) Defines comparability of individual industries.

EC97X-CS2 Comparative Statistics (U.S. and states) 1997 and 1992 data side by side on a comparable SIC basis

EC97X-CS4 Nonemployer Statistics (U.S., states, counties, metros) Nonemployers account for 62 % of establishments and 2.7 % of receipts in this sector, but are excluded from the reports above.

Series number	Title	Contents
EC97R44S-LS	Merchandise Line Sales **	Includes sales by industry by merchandise line for the U.S. AFF and CD-ROM include data for states and metropolitan areas.
EC97R44S-SZ	Establishment and Firm Size	Includes firms by sales size, employment size, legal form of organization, number of units, and concentration in the largest companies for the U.S. Also includes establishments by sales size and by employment size for the U.S.
EC97R44S-SB	Miscellaneous Subjects	Includes topics that vary from industry to industry
EC97R44S-SM	Summary	Republication of key tables from other reports
EC97X-CS3	Bridge Between NAICS and SIC (national only)	Defines comparability of individual industries.
EC97X-CS2	Comparative Statistics (U.S. and states)	1997 and 1992 data side by side on a comparable SIC basis
EC97X-CS4	Nonemployer Statistics (U.S., states, counties, metros)	Nonemployers account for 62 % of establishments and 2.7 % of receipts in this sector, but are excluded from the reports above.

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County Business Patterns Annual County, metro area, ZIP Employees; payroll; number of establishments by employment size of establishment

Nonemployer Statistics Annual State, metro area, county Number of establishments and sales of firms with no paid employees

Statistics of U.S. Businesses Annual State, metro area Number of firms, employees, payroll, and revenue by employment-size of the enterprise

Title (with link to data)	Frequency	Smallest Geography	Contents
County Business Patterns	Annual	County, metro area, ZIP	Employees; payroll; number of establishments by employment size of establishment
Nonemployer Statistics	Annual	State, metro area, county	Number of establishments and sales of firms with no paid employees
Statistics of U.S. Businesses	Annual	State, metro area	Number of firms, employees, payroll, and revenue by employment-size of the enterprise

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