Data.census.gov is the Census Bureau's primary tool for accessing data from the Annual Business Survey (ABS). However, there are many other ways to access and use ABS data. Learn more about our data tools below, to help you access the information you need from the ABS.

Data.Census.gov

Census Bureau’s primary data dissemination tool.

QuickFacts

Provides quick, easy access to facts about people, business, and geography.

Census Business Builder (CBB)

Census data are presented in a user-friendly map-based interface supporting informed decision-making in business and economic planning.

• CBB hub page and instructions
• Example: Percentage of women-owned and minority-owned employer businesses by state

Census Survey Explorer

Allows search by keyword to find exactly which ABS Table (or other census survey table) best fits user’s needs.

• Example: Keywords ‘Race’ and ‘Business Owner’ show links to ABS data.