U.S. Census Bureau
1997 Economic Census main page 1997 Economic Census
Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
Madison, WI


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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) 16,343 19,128,689 5,022 18,653,358 122,205 3,236,398
Total minorities 829 156,973 208 141,823 2,199 38,034
Black 219 33,163 26 30,376 350 10,943
Hispanic 251 40,599 51 37,578 544 13,840
Asian and Pacific Islander 345 75,827 115 68,506 1,033 11,969
Women 4,157 820,622 695 746,856 7,027 180,431
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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