Economic Census
The Economic Census is the official five-year measure of businesses in the United States providing comprehensive statistics at the national, state, and local levels. It serves as the benchmark for current economic activity, such as the Gross Domestic Product and Producer Price Index.
Featured
- 2022 Economic Census - Product StatisticsStatistics about products and services based on the North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) for the U.S. and states.
- 2022 Economic Census - Establishment and Firm Size StatisticsSummary statistics at the U.S. level about revenue and employment size, concentration and legal form of organization of businesses.
- 2022 Economic Census - Comparative and Bridge StatisticsStatistics at the U.S. level that provide a comparison between the current and previous economic census where there have been NAICS code changes.
- 2022 Economic Census - Geographic Area StatisticsGeographic Area Statistics provide summary statistics by geographic area for establishments and firms with paid employees.
Visualizations
- InfographicMeeting Our Basic Needs: Estimated Revenue in Select Industries in 2022May 22, 2025View estimated revenue in 2022 for select industries including health, food, shelter, sleep, air, and water.
- VisualizationState Economic Snapshots: 2022April 11, 2025Explore highlights from all 50 states and DC showcasing statistics on the economy.
- Visualization2022 Economic Census: Exploring Industry Data by GeographyFebruary 24, 2025View the industry data by geography for the 2022 Economic Census.
- Visualization2022 Economic Census: First LookMay 07, 2024This visualization shows data from the 2022 Economic Census.
News
- Stats for StoriesSmall Business Saturday: November 29, 2025November 24, 2025In 2023, there were 8,361,342 U.S. business establishments. Most (7,152,312) had 19 or fewer employees, according to the CBP.
- Press ReleaseU.S. Census Bureau Celebrates 14th Annual Manufacturing DaySeptember 30, 2025The U.S. Census Bureau this week celebrated the manufacturing sector’s importance and vast contribution to the nation’s economy.
- Stats for StoriesNational Manufacturing Day: October 3, 2025September 23, 2025The U.S. Census Bureau joins organizations across the country celebrating the importance of the manufacturing sector of the nation’s economy.
Webinars
- WebinarBridge the Gap - Measuring Trends When NAICS Codes ChangeMay 15, 2025This webinar will provide a brief overview of the 2022 Economic Census and highlight key changes in the Retail Trade sector due to 2022 NAICS implementation.
- WebinarKey Data Tools to Unlock Your Business NeedsApril 24, 2025Learn about the surveys, programs, and data tools available when creating a business plan using newly released 2022 Economic Census Geographic Area Statistics.
- WebinarEconomic Census – A Look into Comprehensive Business StatisticsSeptember 19, 2024Discover the wealth of information available by industry and geography that can empower your business decisions.
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