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Here you will find detailed statistics about U.S. businesses that are essential to help small businesses succeed and grow.

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The Census Bureau censuses and surveys have statistics about people and communities your business may serve.
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Census Business Builder offers small business owners selected Census Bureau & other statistics to guide their research for opening or expanding their business.
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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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Cyber Monday: November 27, 2023
November 27, 2023
According to USA.Gov, “Cyber Monday is the day with sales and discounts across online retailers.” Check out these shopping stats and other links.
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Small Business Saturday: November 25, 2023
November 25, 2023
In 2021, there were an estimated counted 8,148,606 U.S. small businesses. Most (7,037,001) had fewer than 20 employees and averaged about 4.3 each.
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Black Friday: November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023
The retail trade sector had 1,036,879 establishments, 15.8 million employees and $541.4B in annual payroll in 2021, according to the County Business Patterns.

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2009 Annual Data, 2008-2009 Employment Change Data for U.S. and States
November 18, 2011
2012 Annual Data for U.S. and States Now Available
January 23, 2015
2007 Annual Data Now Available
November 29, 2010

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QWI Explorer
Compare, rank, and aggregate Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) through interactive charts, maps, and tables.
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QuickFacts
QuickFacts provides frequently requested Census Bureau information at the national, state, county, and city level.
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Small Business Pulse Survey Data
The Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS) measures the effect of changing business conditions during the Coronavirus pandemic on our nation's small businesses.

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Business Formation Statistics
July 29, 2021
This webinar reviews the data, visualizations available to the public, and will field questions about the Business Formation Statistics.
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The Logistics of Growing Global eCommerce
May 27, 2021
This webinar focusses on the logistics of global e-commerce, including payment and shipping in the electronic environment.
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Starting a Small Business
March 31, 2021
This webinar dives into economic and demographic data valuable for starting a small business.

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Global Market Finder: An Interactive Tool for U.S. Exporters
View exports for U.S. goods by Schedule B commodity codes.
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Business Formation Statistics (BFS)
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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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America Counts Story
Census Bureau Survey Now Measures COVID Impact on Workforce, Supplies
Phase 8 of the SBPS is designed to deepen our understanding of how the pandemic continues to affect U.S. small business operations.
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U.S. Startups Create Jobs at Higher Rates, Older Large Firms Employ Most Workers
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Business Dynamics Statistics show how the age and size of firms contributed to job creation and employment shares from 1976 to 2019.
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Mom and Pop Businesses: Key Contributors to U.S. Economy
The 83rd annual Mom and Pop Business Owners Day is an opportunity to highlight their impact and Census Bureau tools and resources available for small business.

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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

Business and Workforce Dynamics

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.

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.

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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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