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


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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) 6,669 10,665,842 2,558 10,474,836 55,478 2,075,261
Total minorities 1,373 420,152 404 379,116 3,781 126,267
Black 194 131,124 42 128,582 1,270 48,897
Hispanic 421 93,682 73 D 500 to 999 D
Asian and Pacific Islander 757 193,539 283 167,156 1,618 46,725
Women 1,585 330,586 344 290,852 2,102 67,424
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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