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Nonemployer Statistics
Retail trade
Massachusetts

Data based on the 2002 Nonemployer Statistics. Includes only firms subject to federal income tax. Introductory text includes scope and methodology, non-sampling error, and confidentiality protection. For descriptions of column headings and rows (industries), click on the appropriate underlined element in the table.
NAICS
Code 		Description Nonemployers
Establish-
ments 		Receipts
($1,000)
44-45 Retail trade 31,489 1,721,434
441 Motor vehicle and parts dealers 2,496 359,691
4411 Automobile dealers 1,591 275,969
44112 Used car dealers 1,591 275,969
4412 Other motor vehicle dealers 536 49,421
44121 Recreational vehicle dealers 39 3,769
44122 Motorcycle, boat, and other motor vehicle dealers 497 45,652
441221 Motorcycle dealers 41 5,096
441222 Boat dealers 89 8,965
441229 All other motor vehicle dealers 367 31,591
4413 Automotive parts, accessories, and tire stores 369 34,301
442 Furniture and home furnishings stores 800 60,081
4421 Furniture stores 269 21,385
44211 Furniture stores 269 21,385
4422 Home furnishings stores 531 38,696
443 Electronics and appliance stores 521 40,476
4431 Electronics and appliance stores 521 40,476
44311 Appliance, television, and other electronics stores 316 21,651
443111 Household appliance stores 123 6,748
443112 Radio, television, and other electronics stores 193 14,903
44312 Computer and software stores 171 16,846
44313 Camera and photographic supplies stores 34 1,979
444 Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers 534 50,933
4441 Building material and supplies dealers 398 41,701
44411 Home centers 45 3,965
44412 Paint and wallpaper stores 45 3,066
44413 Hardware stores 68 7,206
44419 Other building material dealers 240 27,464
4442 Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores 136 9,232
445 Food and beverage stores 1,687 219,351
4451 Grocery stores 909 132,020
4452 Specialty food stores 650 55,850
44521 Meat markets 53 7,800
44522 Fish and seafood markets 78 7,314
44523 Fruit and vegetable markets 90 7,728
44529 Other specialty food stores 429 33,008
4453 Beer, wine, and liquor stores 128 31,481
44531 Beer, wine, and liquor stores 128 31,481
446 Health and personal care stores 1,413 42,049
4461 Health and personal care stores 1,413 42,049
44611 Pharmacies and drug stores 28 1,480
44612 Cosmetics, beauty supplies, and perfume stores 759 12,131
44613 Optical goods stores 68 6,234
44619 Other health and personal care stores 558 22,204
447 Gasoline stations 153 30,423
4471 Gasoline stations 153 30,423
448 Clothing and clothing accessories stores 1,870 117,439
4481 Clothing stores 1,164 62,404
44811 Men's clothing stores 51 3,168
44812 Women's clothing stores 211 12,675
44813 Children's and infants' clothing stores 102 4,917
44814 Family clothing stores 178 9,182
44815 Clothing accessories stores 237 12,495
44819 Other clothing stores 385 19,967
4482 Shoe stores 60 6,321
44821 Shoe stores 60 6,321
4483 Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores 646 48,714
44831 Jewelry stores 620 47,073
44832 Luggage and leather goods stores 26 1,641
451 Sporting goods, hobby, book, and music stores 2,010 101,041
4511 Sporting goods, hobby, and musical instrument stores 1,226 71,636
45111 Sporting goods stores 401 30,444
45112 Hobby, toy, and game stores 419 24,523
45113 Sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores 279 8,403
45114 Musical instrument and supplies stores 127 8,266
4512 Book, periodical, and music stores 784 29,405
45121 Book stores and news dealers 642 21,084
451211 Book stores 285 12,584
451212 News dealers and newsstands 357 8,500
45122 Prerecorded tape, compact disc, and record stores 142 8,321
452 General merchandise stores 490 32,348
453 Miscellaneous store retailers 6,813 325,702
4531 Florists 618 29,503
45311 Florists 618 29,503
4532 Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores 1,663 60,242
45321 Office supplies and stationery stores 148 8,770
45322 Gift, novelty, and souvenir stores 1,515 51,472
4533 Used merchandise stores 1,757 73,491
45331 Used merchandise stores 1,757 73,491
4539 Other miscellaneous store retailers 2,775 162,466
45391 Pet and pet supplies stores 122 6,114
45392 Art dealers 475 25,549
45393 Manufactured (mobile) home dealers 25 1,605
45399 All other miscellaneous store retailers 2,153 129,198
454 Nonstore retailers 12,702 341,900
4541 Electronic shopping and mail-order houses 1,006 42,278
45411 Electronic shopping and mail-order houses 1,006 42,278
4542 Vending machine operators 420 17,433
45421 Vending machine operators 420 17,433
4543 Direct selling establishments 11,276 282,189
45431 Fuel dealers 143 22,291
45439 Other direct selling establishments 11,133 259,898
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The data in this table are based on the 2002 Nonemployer Statistics. These data are subject to nonsampling error due to nonresponse, coverage problems, misreporting, and processing error. Data users who create their own estimates using data from this report should cite the Census Bureau as the source of the original data only. For more information, see the introductory text

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Economic Census, Nonemployer Statistics

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