The Census Business Builder (CBB) is a suite of services that provide selected demographic and economic data from the Census Bureau tailored to specific types of users in a simple to access and use format.

Help & FAQs

For help using this tool:

Frequently Asked Questions about Census Business Builder

View answers to commonly asked questions about Census Business Builder.

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Census Business Builder: Promotion

April 27, 2016

Census Business Builder enables you to search a variety of industries and data sets at the national, state, county, zip code, and neighborhood levels.

System Requirements and Recommendations

Recommended Browser Requirements

Users are recommended to use one of the following browsers

Edge 105+
Firefox 105+
Safari 14.1+
Chrome 90+

The tool also should be used in full-screen mode, with a suggested screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 or higher.

To improve tool performance, be sure to clear your browsers cache before using the tool, and ensure that your internet connection is a good one (a “hard-connection” (vs. wifi) is often preferred).

Accessing CBB on a Mobile Device

Using "My Location"

For the "My Location" button to work correctly, you should also have Location Services turned on and enabled for use by your desired mobile browser. On the iPhone, this is done by selecting the "Settings" icon on your mobile device, then Privacy, then turning Location Services ON, and finally setting your browser to "While Using". A similar menu and options are available on Android and other devices.

Census Business Builder Privacy Notice

Other Resources

Small Business

Use detailed statistics about U.S. businesses that are essential to help small businesses succeed and grow.

Census Bureau Resources for Small Business

A list of resources to help you better understand your customers, market and region.

Census Business Builder State and County Files

View Census Business Builder reports for your state or a specific county.

Need Further Assistance?

Please call the Census Bureau Call Center at (301)763-INFO (4636) or (800)923-8282, or
Email us at ewd.outreach@census.gov

If you are visually impaired and need assistance using the tool, please contact the Census Bureau Call Center at (301)763-INFO (4636) or (800)923-8282.