U.S. Census Bureau
1997 Economic Census main page 1997 Economic Census
Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
Lowell, 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) 4,765 3,420,683 1,507 3,297,159 31,021 834,238
Total minorities 746 104,158 149 95,654 717 26,995
Black 204 D 0 0 0 0
Hispanic 202 8,425 39 3,842 33 593
Asian and Pacific Islander 297 90,610 97 88,029 545 25,551
Women 952 212,491 108 198,226 1,170 23,002
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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