U.S. Census Bureau
1997 Economic Census main page 1997 Economic Census
Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
Portland, OR *


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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) 52,862 68,028,845 16,860 66,097,872 347,869 10,588,311
Total minorities 5,118 1,104,484 1,219 978,524 12,180 197,660
Black 1,457 155,017 211 132,809 2,219 40,296
Hispanic 836 84,795 135 64,843 1,045 21,648
American Indian and Alaska Natives 260 76,723 35 65,630 477 13,440
Asian and Pacific Islander 2,680 793,307 840 715,790 8,442 122,321
Women 16,477 2,442,464 2,722 2,120,149 21,072 432,706
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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