U.S. Chemical Manufacturers Grew Despite Overall Manufacturing Decline
The chemical manufacturing industry creates commonplace products like medicine...connection they have with the Chemical Manufacturing industry, but it’s a subsector...And it’s a portion of American manufacturing that has grown in recent years
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2026/03/chemical-manufacturing.html
More Women in Manufacturing Jobs in Every Age Group
In the runup to Manufacturing Day on Oct. 7, we look at the growing role of...of women in manufacturing....U.S. manufacturing experienced a substantial decline in employment from 2000...traditional manual jobs. Instead, manufacturing employers now need a new kind of
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2022/10/more-women-in-manufacturing-jobs.html
Manufacturing Faces Potential Labor Shortage Due to Skills Gap
The Census Bureau celebrates Manufacturing Week with new data visualizations...stories and data products from the manufacturing sector....About 1.4 million manufacturing jobs were lost during the COVID-19 pandemic...labor, according to a study by the Manufacturing Institute (MI). Now that the pandemic
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/09/manufacturing-faces-labor-shortage.html
Some Less Populous States Have High Manufacturing Revenue Per Capita
Bureau marking the 14th annual Manufacturing Day on October 3....population but number one in value of manufacturing shipments (revenue) per capita...key manufacturing data in recognition of the 14th annual Manufacturing Day,
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2025/09/manufacturing-week.html
Manufacturing Industries That Make Materials to Build, Furnish a Home
The Annual Survey of Manufactures has a new interactive visualization that showcases...showcases housing-related manufacturing in America....Industries that manufacture all the materials you need to build and furnish...shipments and employment for select manufacturing industries that produce housing-related
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/09/manufacturing-industries-that-make-materials-to-build-furnish-a-home.html
Manufacturing Pay, Job Prospects Increase With Industry "Credential"
Earning a manufacturing credential may increase your earnings and prospects...prospects of getting work in manufacturing even without a college degree, according to
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2022/08/manufacturing-pay-job-increase-with-industry-credential.html
Manufacturing Week 2024: Spotlight on the Semiconductor Industry
...nation celebrates the 13th annual Manufacturing Week Oct. 4-11, we look at available...semiconductor and related device manufacturing industry, according to BLS. By
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2024/10/semiconductor-industry-spotlight.html
Powering the Economy One Chip at a Time
...was passed to provide funding for manufacturing, research and development, but...Act, which provides funding for manufacturing, research and development to elevate...key part of our economy during Manufacturing Week. The semiconductor subsector
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/09/one-chip-at-a-time.html
Tracking Hurricanes’ Potential Impact on Workforce and Industries
...workers and industries, such as manufacturing....significant impact on industries such as manufacturing. With each new storm, people and...U.S. workforce, population and manufacturing industries. With recent improvements
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2018/10/tracking-hurricanes-potential-impact-on-workforce-industries.html
A Toast to the Growing Number of U.S. Beer/Wine Manufacturers
U.S. Census Bureau data on U.S. manufacturing and foreign trade provide a profile...(ABS) and the Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM). According to the data, the
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2022/11/growing-number-beer-wine-manufacturers.html
U.S. Workforce is Aging, Especially in Some Firms
Firms in sectors like utilities and manufacturing and states like Maine are more...workers. Aside from Utilities, Manufacturing and Wholesale Trade also experienced
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2025/12/older-workers.html
The Business of Manufacturing Snack Foods Before the “Big Game”
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2022/02/business-of-manufacturing-snack-foods-before-the-big-game.html
Economic Census Highlights Unique Characteristics of U.S. Island Areas
...dominate some island economies while manufacturing and construction are the leading
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2024/09/economic-census-island-area-characteristics.html
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Many Businesses
Survey of Manufactures (ASM) also provides data on U.S. manufacturing of the beer...Toy Manufacturing, there were about 500 doll, toy and game manufacturers in the
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2024/12/holiday-fun-facts.html
Cheers to the Alcohol Industry!
...beer, wine and liquor. Alcohol Manufacturing Establishments. Breweries NAICS...growing grapes and manufacturing wines and brandies; (2) manufacturing wines and brandies
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2018/09/cheers-to-alcohol-industry.html
Mapping the Impact of Wildfires and Other Natural Disasters
...the Atlas fire perimeter work in manufacturing but only 9 percent of workers living...living in that area are employed in manufacturing,” said Heath Hayward, geographer
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2017/12/wildfire-mapping.html
2017 Economic Census Data Breaks Out Industry Growth, Changes By State
Wholesale Trade ($1.2 trillion); Manufacturing ($575.2 billion); and Transportation...mining sector. South Carolina led in manufacturing (up $39.4 billion). Once again
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2020/11/2017-economic-census-data-breaks-out-industry-growth-changes-by-state.html
Remote Work During the Pandemic Shifted Daytime Population of Cities
...the switch while retail trade, manufacturing, and accommodations and food services...footwear manufacturing, according to the Annual Survey of Manufactures: from $1
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/02/remote-work-during-pandemic-shifted-daytime-population.html
Exploring New Frontiers With the Quarterly Workforce Indicators
...the nonspace components of the Manufacturing (-5%) and Information sectors (-13%)...Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing industry (Figure 2). The net result
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2026/01/space-economy.html
A House Tour by the Numbers
...more was 469,000. Industries that manufacture all the materials you need to build...shipments and employment for select manufacturing industries that produce housing-related
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2022/06/house-tour-by-the-numbers.html
A Snapshot of Business Growth by County and Industry
...employees worked in electronic computer manufacturing in Texas in 2022? Or how many used-car
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2024/10/business-growth-snapshot.html
U.S. Small Businesses Suffer Supply Chain Disruptions
Over 60% of manufacturers responding to the Small Business Pulse Survey saw
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/08/united-states-small-businesses-suffer-supply-chain-disruptions.html
Economic Census: Measuring America’s Ever-Changing Economy
...analysts noticed a change in how manufacturers reported their employment and what...Especially popular with highly seasonal manufacturers, this technique allows businesses
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2018/06/econ-census-questions.html
Economic Census Geographic Area Statistics Data Now Available
Wholesale Trade ($11.9 trillion); Manufacturing ($7.0 trillion); Retail Trade ($7...Mining. Utilities. Construction. Manufacturing. Wholesale Trade. Retail Trade
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2025/04/economic-census-geographic-stats.html
What Drives Productivity Growth?
Why does one manufacturer generate more revenue per total hours worked by its...its employees than another manufacturer in the same industry? Take the computer
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2019/10/what-drives-productivity-growth.html
U.S. Startups Create Jobs at Higher Rates, Older Large Firms Employ Most Workers
...the mid-2000s, for example, the Manufacturing, Retail, and Health Care sectors...gains in expansions (Retail and Manufacturing during and after the Great Recession
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2022/02/united-states-startups-create-jobs-at-higher-rates-older-large-firms-employ-most-workers.html
Small Business Week 2024: How Small Businesses Impact Our Economy
...of the economy such as retail, manufacturing and services. There were 1,275
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2024/04/small-business-week-2024.html
Small Business Week 2025: Recognizing Big Drivers of U.S. Economy
...sectors of the economy like retail, manufacturing and services. Some of these nonemployer
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2025/05/small-business-week.html
What Are Veterans’ Job Prospects After They Serve?
...scientific, and technical services, manufacturing, and the federal government. In
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2025/01/veterans-employment-outcomes.html
Mom and Pop Businesses: Key Contributors to U.S. Economy
...the economy, including retail, manufacturing and health care and social assistance
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2022/03/mom-and-pop-businesses-key-contributors-to-united-states-economy.html
Unexpected Workforce Trends in Post-Pandemic Manhattan
...with four exceptions (Table 1): Manufacturing edged up (0.7% to 0.8%). Administrative
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2026/02/post-pandemic-workforce-in-manhattan.html
Gulf Coast Businesses in the Path of Hurricane Laura
...widely. For some sectors (like Manufacturing and Management of Companies and
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2020/08/gulf-coast-businesses-in-the-path-of-hurricane-laura.html
A Look at Businesses in Coastline Counties During Hurricane Season
...widely. For some sectors (like Manufacturing and Management of Companies and
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2020/07/a-look-at-businesses-in-coastline-counties-during-hurricane-season.html
Small Business Pulse Survey Reveals Price Increases by Sector
...normal before March 13, 2020, were manufacturing (52.3%), construction (52.0%) and
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/11/small-business-pulse-survey-reveals-price-increases-by-sector.html
New Small Business Pulse Survey Shows COVID-19 Impact on Businesses
...supply chain as did 49.6% of the manufacturing sector and 61.4% in the health
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2020/05/new-small-business-pulse-survey-shows-breadth-of-covid-19-impact-on-businesses.html
Knowing Your Job and Earnings Prospects by College and Degree
...differences by industry sector. For manufacturing (panel B), a smaller share of engineering
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2022/06/job-and-earnings-prospects-by-college-and-degree.html