U.S. Census Bureau
1997 Economic Census main page 1997 Economic Census
Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
Cambridge, MA


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Group All firms Firms with paid employees
Firms
(number)		 Sales and Receipts
($1,000)		 Firms
(number)		 Sales and Receipts
($1,000)		 Employees Payroll
($1,000)
Universe (All Firms) 11,886 15,999,548 3,162 15,553,370 118,995 4,938,677
Total minorities 1,514 391,364 413 357,822 2,902 97,832
Black 483 36,667 107 30,460 252 10,445
Hispanic 383 63,367 67 55,472 363 19,562
Asian and Pacific Islander 687 290,637 265 272,529 2,290 67,953
Women 3,488 531,439 564 448,319 5,623 138,065
D Withheld to avoid disclosure;   N Not available;   S Withheld because data do not meet publication standards;  

Source: 1997 Economic Census:   Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises

PDF reports: Company Summary Women Black Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander American Indian and Alaska Native Minority Summary

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