U.S. Census Bureau
1997 Economic Census main page 1997 Economic Census
Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
Tacoma, 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) 12,724 13,143,056 4,458 12,852,973 86,327 2,324,024
Total minorities 1,882 551,183 403 526,996 6,123 134,904
Black 660 35,697 82 27,248 858 8,781
Hispanic 207 26,137 31 23,728 288 6,583
Asian and Pacific Islander 936 226,773 281 213,827 2,150 39,087
Women 3,269 692,634 582 655,145 6,947 163,492
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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