County Business Patterns provides annual statistics for businesses with paid employees within the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Island Areas at a detailed geography and 2- through 6-digit NAICS industry level.

Statistics are available on business establishments at the U.S. level and by state, county, metropolitan/micropolitan statistical area (MSA), combined statistical area (CSA), ZIP code, and congressional district levels. Data for Puerto Rico and the Island Areas are available at the state and county-equivalent levels. CBP covers most NAICS industries.

Data for establishments are also presented by Legal Form of Organization (U.S. and state only), and employment size class. Information is available on the number of establishments, employment during the week of March 12, first quarter payroll, and annual payroll. Precautions are taken to avoid disclosing the operations of an individual employer.