Nonemployer Statistics is a data product released annually that provides subnational economic data for businesses that have no paid employees, are subject to federal income tax, and have receipts of $1,000 or more ($1 or more for the Construction sector).

The data consist of the number of nonemployer establishments and receipts by the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Statistics are available for 18 industry sectors at varying levels of industry detail at the national, state, metropolitan and micropolitan statistical area, combined statistical area, and county geography levels. The number of nonemployer establishments and receipts are also published by legal form of organization (U.S. and state only) and receipts-size class of establishments (U.S. level only).

Beginning with reference year 2025, Nonemployer Statistics will implement disclosure avoidance in compliance with Department of Commerce DAO 216-26. For more information, please see our methodology or contact the Business Statistics Branch at [email protected].