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


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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) 15,058 10,296,679 4,700 9,907,400 54,269 1,291,505
Total minorities 839 254,046 235 242,627 2,548 43,228
Black 109 3,950 2 D 0 to 19 D
Hispanic 128 6,812 48 6,078 121 780
American Indian and Alaska Natives 109 51,006 26 49,176 1,318 20,925
Asian and Pacific Islander 496 192,315 159 184,077 1,095 21,047
Women 3,970 322,156 657 270,342 4,114 48,472
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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