U.S. Census Bureau
1997 Economic Census main page 1997 Economic Census
Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
Newton, 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) 13,331 7,808,161 2,847 7,233,478 52,326 1,654,814
Total minorities 802 84,545 98 53,668 743 11,595
Hispanic 278 24,971 19 18,582 195 3,177
Asian and Pacific Islander 372 48,948 70 31,911 516 7,430
Women 3,766 422,464 346 323,305 3,996 145,135
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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