Business and Economy
The Census Bureau produces economic data across the entire economy on a monthly, quarterly, yearly, and five-year basis.
Subtopics
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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.
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Press ReleaseNew Data on Minority-Owned, Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned BusinessesThe U.S. Census Bureau today released new estimates on the characteristics of employer businesses.
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Press Release2022 Economic Census of Island Areas Data Available for Puerto RicoThe U.S. Census Bureau today released statistics on businesses with paid employees for Puerto Rico from the 2022 Economic Census of Island Areas.
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Press ReleaseBusiness Trends and Outlook Survey Data ReleaseThe U.S. Census Bureau today released new data products from the BTOS, a survey that measures business conditions and projections on an ongoing basis.
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America Counts StoryA Look Back on 2024 Through U.S. Census Bureau DataDecember 26, 2024We review a year of change in our nation, from increased diversity and declining fertility to post-pandemic economic recovery and lower poverty rates.
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America Counts StoryThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Many BusinessesDecember 12, 2024A look at holiday-themed Census Bureau data, from states that produced the most toys to U.S. places with holiday names.
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America Counts StoryWho Manages the Nation’s Airports?December 10, 2024We link two sets of data from the 2022 Census of Governments: the number of airport authorities and air transportation financial data.
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America Counts StoryMost U.S. Businesses Have Only One OwnerNovember 21, 2024More than half of U.S. businesses had one owner from 2017 to 2021 and women-owned were more likely than male-owned businesses to have a single owner.
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VisualizationBusiness Trends and Outlook Survey DataJune 05, 2025The 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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VisualizationMonthly State Retail SalesMarch 27, 2025View year-over-year change in monthly state retail sales for different NAICS sectors.
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VisualizationState Government Spending: 2022 and 2023March 27, 2025View state government spending in 2022 and 2023 by state and function.
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VisualizationU.S. Census Bureau Building Permits SurveyMarch 25, 2025View new privately owned housing unit authorizations.
Page Last Revised - November 22, 2024