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Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release
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.
Stats for Stories
New Jersey 235th Anniversary of Statehood (1787): December 18, 2022
New Jersey ratified the U.S. Constitution on December 18, 1787. It was the third of the original 13 colonies to join the Union.
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Virginia 245th Anniversary – First State to Ratify the Articles of Confederation (1777): December 16, 2022
The Articles needed approval from all 13 states. First from Virginia on December 16, 1777, to Maryland on March 1, 1781, 38 months and 14 days had passed.
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2021 Annual Capital Expenditures Survey
The Census Bureau today released data from the 2021 ACES highlighting the industries with the largest total capital expenditures.
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2021 Annual Wholesale Trade Survey
U.S. merchant wholesalers had sales of $9,671.3 billion in 2021, a 20.4% increase from $8,034.8 billion in 2020.
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Business Formation Statistics Monthly Data Release
The BFS provide timely and high frequency information on new business applications and formations in the United States.
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Pennsylvania 235th Anniversary of Statehood (1787): December 12, 2022
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ratified the U.S. Constitution on December 12, 1787. It was the second of the original 13 colonies to join the Union.
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Mississippi 205th Anniversary of Statehood (1817): December 10, 2022
Mississippi was admitted to the Union on December 10, 1817, as the 20th state, with generally the same boundary as the present state.
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Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release
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.
Stats for Stories
Delaware 235th Anniversary of Statehood (1787): December 7, 2022
Delaware ratified the U.S. Constitution on Dec. 7, 1787. It was the first of the original 13 colonies to join the Union and is thus known as “The First State.”
Facts for Features & Special Editions
The 2022 Holiday Season
The Census Bureau presents holiday-related facts and figures from its collection of statistics.
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Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release
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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2021 Service Annual Survey Data Now Available
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data tables from the 2021 Service Annual Survey (SAS).
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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™: November 20 – December 18
The 22nd World Cup - the first hosted in the Middle East - saw 206 countries compete for 32 slots. The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in Australia and New Zealand.
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Business Formation Statistics Monthly Data Release
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
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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Census Bureau Releases New Data on Minority-Owned, Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Businesses
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new estimates on the characteristics of employer businesses.
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Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release
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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2022 Economic Census Classification Mailing to be Sent Out
The U.S. Census Bureau today announced the start of the 2022 Economic Census with a mailing to selected small businesses asking them to update their NAICS code.
Press Release
Business Formation Statistics Monthly Data Release
The BFS provide timely and high frequency information on new business applications and formations in the United States.
Press Release
Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release
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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2020 Business Dynamics Statistics and BDS Explorer Update
The U.S. Census Bureau today released the 2020 Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS) in the Census API, on data.census.gov, and on the BDS website.
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Census Bureau Releases 2020 State and Local Government Finance Summary Brief
This report highlights changes in revenues, expenditures, debt, and cash and security holdings for the state and local government finance combined estimates.
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Business Formation Statistics Monthly Data Release
The BFS provide timely and high frequency information on new business applications and formations in the United States.
Stats for Stories
74th Emmy Awards (Television): September 12, 2022
The 2020 County Business Patterns reports 2,109 establishments in television broadcasting with 137,106 employees and a $13.3 billion annual payroll.
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Business Formation Statistics Monthly Data Release
The BFS provide timely and high frequency information on new business applications and formations in the United States.
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Census Bureau Releases COVID-19 Economic Brief
Data show impact of pandemic on select economic sectors and state and local government tax revenue.
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Business Formation Statistics Monthly Data Release
The BFS provide timely and high frequency information on new business applications and formations in the United States.
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Census Bureau Releases 2020 State and Local Government Finance Table
The 2020 State and Local Government Finance Table that details revenues, expenditures, debt, and cash and security holdings by level of government.
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Census Bureau Releases 2019 Nonemployer Statistics
Provides subnational economic data for businesses that have no paid employees or payroll, are subject to federal income tax and have receipts of $1,000 or more.
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Census Bureau Announces New Business Trends and Outlook Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau today announced the launch of a new experimental survey to measure business conditions on an ongoing basis.
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Census Bureau Releases 2020 Annual Capital Expenditures Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau released data from the Annual Capital Expenditures Survey (ACES) covering data year 2020.
Random Samplings Blog
High Frequency Business Survey Highlights Trends in the U.S. Economy
In April 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau launched two new surveys to produce near real-time data on the challenges small businesses and households were facing due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Business Formation Statistics Monthly Data Release
The BFS provide timely and high frequency information on new business applications and formations in the United States.
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Enhancements to the Census Address Geocoding Tool Now Available
The U.S. Census Bureau released the newly designed cloud-based Census Geocoder web application that allows for faster and more efficient processing times.
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2021 Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll Now Available
The 2021 Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll statistics provide a comprehensive look at the employment of the nation’s state and local governments.
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