Small Business
Here you will find detailed statistics about U.S. businesses that are essential to help small businesses succeed and grow.
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Your Customers and CommunitiesThe Census Bureau censuses and surveys have statistics about people and communities your business may serve.
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Data ToolCensus Business Builder (CBB)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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Search or Browse for NAICS codesThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments.
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Research Matters BlogIs AI Use Increasing Among Small Businesses?
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Stats for StoriesSmall Business Saturday: November 30, 2024In 2022, there were 8,298,562 U.S. business establishments. Most (7,119,920) had 19 or fewer employees and averaged about 4.4, according to the CBP.
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Stats for StoriesInternational Women’s Day: March 8, 2024From 2000 to 2022, the percentage of women who work as veterinarians, pharmacists, mathematicians, legislators, and chief executives have all increased.
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Data ToolSmall Business Pulse Survey DataThe 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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Data ToolCensus Business Builder (CBB)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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Data ToolQWI ExplorerCompare, rank, and aggregate Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) through interactive charts, maps, and tables.
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WebinarExploring Census Data: Expanding Your MarketsSubject matter experts present economic and demographic data valuable for business expansion, both domestically and internationally.
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WebinarWhat Is a Small Business?This webinar covers the business size data available from the recently-released Economic Census (as well as other Census programs).
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WebinarCensus Data Tools (Part 2 of 2)Learn about Census Trade Data Tools for expanding business opportunities globally.
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VisualizationBusiness Formation Statistics by StateMarch 12, 2025View high-propensity business applications and their quarter-to-quarter changes.
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VisualizationBusiness Formation Statistics (BFS)March 12, 2025View multiple interactive Business Formation Statistics (BFS) visualizations.
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VisualizationGlobal Market Finder: An Interactive Tool for U.S. ExportersMarch 11, 2025View exports for U.S. goods by Schedule B commodity codes.
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VisualizationAnnual Business Applications by State and CountyJune 27, 2024View how the number of business applications has changed over the years by state and county.
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America Counts StorySmall Business Week 2022: How Small Businesses Impact Our EconomyMay 04, 2022The 59th Annual Small Business Week theme is “Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship.”
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America Counts StoryU.S. Startups Create Jobs at Higher Rates, Older Large Firms Employ Most WorkersFebruary 16, 2022The 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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America Counts StoryMom and Pop Businesses: Key Contributors to U.S. EconomyMarch 29, 2022The 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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America Counts StoryCensus Bureau Survey Now Measures COVID Impact on Workforce, SuppliesFebruary 17, 2022Phase 8 of the SBPS is designed to deepen our understanding of how the pandemic continues to affect U.S. small business operations.
All Subtopics Within 'Business and Economy'
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Business CountsBusinesses are the pulse of our economy and serve as important barometers of the economic health of the economy.
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Business and Owner CharacteristicsBusinesses 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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Business and Workforce DynamicsBusinesses and their workforces are continually expanding and contracting. Tracking these dynamics provides us with a better understanding of the U.S. economy.
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Data Privacy on Businesses & the EconomyLearn about disclosure avoidance methodologies the Census Bureau uses on economic data.
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Economic CensusThe 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.
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Economic IndicatorsThe Census Bureau produces monthly and quarterly snapshots of key sectors within the U.S. economy.
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Expenses and ExpendituresCapital and Operating expenses provides detailed information on such items as structures, equipment, software, health insurance, R & D, and payroll.
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InventoriesProduct inventories, including raw materials, partially finished products, and more.
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Manufacturing WeekThe U.S. Census Bureau joins the celebration by providing a week's worth of rich content, including statistics that inform businesses and policymakers.
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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.
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Sales, Receipts, Shipments, or ProductionInformation 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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Search or Browse for NAICS codesThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments.
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Search or Browse for NAPCS codesNAPCS 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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Small BusinessUse detailed statistics about U.S. businesses that are essential to help small businesses succeed and grow.
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Supply ChainThe U.S. Census Bureau is developing a comprehensive supply chain data infrastructure to provide insight into numerous aspects of the supply chain.
Page Last Revised - June 16, 2025