U.S. Census Bureau
1997 Economic Census main page 1997 Economic Census
Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
Chester County, PA


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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) 38,509 40,643,630 9,975 39,213,106 173,007 5,956,290
Total minorities 1,692 652,962 501 607,295 2,777 95,259
Black 475 90,427 170 77,479 497 15,398
Hispanic 418 39,948 31 20,876 113 3,166
American Indian and Alaska Natives 159 19,867 31 16,615 211 7,901
Asian and Pacific Islander 660 506,057 268 492,324 1,957 68,794
Women 9,520 1,105,773 1,396 895,433 7,189 207,234
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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