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


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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) 11,231 14,193,965 4,146 13,839,328 92,382 2,498,243
Total minorities 1,793 222,020 339 187,632 2,186 34,130
Black 1,484 140,150 242 113,218 1,397 22,408
Asian and Pacific Islander 241 36,309 89 D 500 to 999 D
Women 2,547 399,305 523 342,319 3,806 69,552
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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