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The Census Bureau produces economic data across the entire economy on a monthly, quarterly, yearly, and five-year basis.

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Business Counts

Businesses are the pulse of our economy and serve as important barometers of the economic health of the economy.

Business and Owner Characteristics

Businesses and their owners are as diverse as the people of this nation. Understanding these details are essential to interpreting our national economy

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Businesses and their workforces are continually expanding and contracting. Tracking these dynamics provides us with a better understanding of the U.S. economy.

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.

Economic Indicators

The Census Bureau produces monthly and quarterly snapshots of key sectors within the U.S. economy.

Expenses and Expenditures

Capital and Operating expenses provides detailed information on such items as structures, equipment, software, health insurance, R & D, and payroll.

Inventories

Product inventories, including raw materials, partially finished products, and more.

Manufacturing Week

The U.S. Census Bureau joins the celebration by providing a week's worth of rich content, including statistics that inform businesses and policymakers.

Measuring Technology and the Economy (Tech Stats)

Tech Stats centralizes Census Bureau data collections and research products that focus on technology and measuring technology's impact on the economy.

Sales, Receipts, Shipments, or Production

Information on sales and production over a given time period. View data from the monthly Economic Indicator in the Indicator briefing room.

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The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments.

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NAPCS is a comprehensive, market- or demand-based, hierarchical classification system for products (goods and services) that is not industry-of-origin based.

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Use detailed statistics about U.S. businesses that are essential to help small businesses succeed and grow.

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Business Formation Statistics Monthly Data Release
September 18, 2023
The BFS provide timely and high frequency information on new business applications and formations in the United States.
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Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release
September 14, 2023
The U.S. Census Bureau today released data from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), a survey that measures business conditions on an ongoing basis.
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Business Trends and Outlook Survey Expands Scope
September 11, 2023
The U.S. Census Bureau announced data collection begins today for version two of the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS).

America Counts

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America Counts Story
The Stories U.S. Census Bureau Data Told in 2022
A look at some of the America Counts stories that revealed shifts in our population, from growing diversity and declining poverty to where and how we live.
America Counts Story
A Toast to the Growing Number of U.S. Beer/Wine Manufacturers
Beer and wine will be part of many holiday celebrations, a chance to look at import and export data on breweries and wineries.
America Counts Story
Using Census Data to Inform Emergency Planning, Response and Recovery
The U.S. Census Bureau provides vital tools and data to assist in disaster preparedness, response and recovery.

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2020 CBP and NES Combined Report
2023
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2020 SUSB Annual Data Tables by Establishment Industry
March 2023
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2019 CBP and NES Combined Report
2022

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Business Formation Statistics (BFS)
View multiple interactive Business Formation Statistics (BFS) visualizations.
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Business Formation Statistics by State
View high-propensity business applications and their quarter-to-quarter changes from 2018 Q4 to 2019 Q1.
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Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data
The BTOS provides insight into the state of the economy by providing timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.

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