U.S. Census Bureau
1997 Economic Census main page 1997 Economic Census
Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
Renton, 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) 4,042 14,372,294 1,471 14,286,365 49,485 2,140,641
Total minorities 702 141,088 271 130,791 1,325 18,135
Black 116 42,423 8 D 100 to 249 D
Asian and Pacific Islander 522 89,850 216 81,916 884 12,403
Women 1,017 158,389 169 147,324 982 35,640
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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