U.S. Census Bureau
1997 Economic Census main page 1997 Economic Census
Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
Seattle, 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) 63,536 64,564,920 20,288 62,496,721 383,982 12,773,683
Total minorities 9,521 3,191,994 2,878 2,922,965 24,834 499,969
Black 1,744 186,443 343 155,526 4,055 57,248
Hispanic 1,430 220,222 341 185,259 2,846 50,403
American Indian and Alaska Natives 149 53,691 26 41,017 304 12,443
Asian and Pacific Islander 6,310 2,749,760 2,193 2,554,873 17,792 383,489
Women 18,116 2,954,557 3,560 2,533,705 25,024 683,626
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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