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Many topics and subtopics list links to sites to help you find related content from other federal statistical agencies and trusted sources.
In the United States, our federal statistical system is decentralized, spanning 127 agencies spread across the government, all of which are engaged in collecting data and producing statistics. The Census Bureau and 13 other agencies have statistical work as their principal mission and make up the Federal Interagency Council for Statistical Policy.
Other trusted sources include non-statistical agencies of the federal government and organizations such as the American Red Cross.
Census Bureau Resources
Are You in a Survey? Help for Survey Participants
Did the Census Bureau contact you about participating in a survey? This site provides answers about our surveys and who to contact for more information.
Economic Census
The Economic Census is the official five-year measure of American businesses providing comprehensive statistics at the national, state, and local levels. Follow the 2022 Economic Census release schedule for additional information.
E-Commerce Statistics (E-STATS)
Provides e-commerce statistics for manufacturing, merchant wholesale trade, retail trade, and selected service industries.
Search or Browse for NAICS codes
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments.
Quarterly Services Survey (QSS)
The QSS and the SAS work together to produce the most comprehensive data available on service activity in the United States.
Search or Browse for NAPCS codes
NAPCS is a comprehensive, market- or demand-based, hierarchical classification system for products (goods and services) that is not industry-of-origin based.
Annual Retail Trade Survey (ARTS)
The Annual Retail Trade Survey (ARTS) produces industry-level estimates of sales, expenses, and other items for the retail sector in the U.S. each year.
Annual Wholesale Trade Survey (AWTS)
AWTS is conducted every year to provide detailed industry measures of sales, inventories, operational expenses and purchases for wholesale trade activities.
Monthly Retail Trade Surveys (MARTS & MRTS)
Provides monthly estimates on sales at retail and food services stores and inventories held by retail stores.
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