The economic census serves as the foundation for the measurement of U.S. businesses, including the Island Areas, and their economic impact.
Enterprise Support data are now available. See the release schedule for more.
Updates
Starting a Small Business
This webinar dives into economic and demographic data valuable for starting a small business. The session includes a live demonstration of data tools.
An Overview of Recently-Released NAPCS Data From the Economic Census
This webinar provides an overview of the recently-released North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) data from the 2017 Economic Census.
What is My State Best At? Selected Findings from 2017 Economic Census
This webinar will explore highlights from the local area data from the 2017 Economic Census.
News
The Fourth of July: 2021
On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation.
National Cheese Day: June 4, 2021
The Annual Survey of Manufactures found that the product shipments value of cheese manufacturing in the U.S. grew from $28B in 2009 to $52B in 2019.
Tennessee 225th Anniversary of Statehood (1796): June 1, 2021
Tennessee joined the Union on June 1, 1796, as the 16th state. Nickname: The Volunteer State. Motto: Agriculture and Commerce.
Data Tables
Finance and Insurance (NAICS Sector 52)
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (NAICS Sector 71)
Transportation and Warehousing (NAICS Sector 48 – 49 )
Publications
Transportation-Commodity Flow Survey: United States: 2017
Data are provided on the shipment characteristics of commodities transported in the U.S. by geographic area, temperature control, exports, and HAZMAT.
E-Stats 2018: Measuring the Electronic Economy
Provides estimates of e-commerce activity in key sectors of the U.S. economy for 2015 and places these estimates in historical context.
E-Stats 2017: Measuring the Electronic Economy
Provides estimates of e-commerce activity in key sectors of the U.S. economy for 2015 and places these estimates in historical context.