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2022 Economic Census Technical Documentation

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Economic Census Technical Documentation

Technical documentation is available to assist data users.  Technical documentation from previous economic censuses can be found in the Economic Census by Year section of the website.

Technical Documentation
2022 Economic Census Methodology
Technical Documentation
Economic Census Code Lists
The Economic Census uses code lists from the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) & the North American Product Classification System (NAPCS).
Technical Documentation
Economic Census Data Dictionary
A repository of information describing database attributes including identification of record codes and area characteristics, endnotes, and table section.
Economic Census How-To Videos
Contains video tutorials on using the electronic reporting software for the 2022 Economic Census.
Questionnaire
Economic Census Respondent Materials
There are approximately 800 versions of the 2022 Economic Census survey, each tailored to a particular industry or group of industries.
Page Last Revised - January 30, 2023