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Economic Census Publications

All publications from economic censuses from 1967 onward are available online. Scanned images in PDF and other formats are available for publications from the 1967 to 1987 economic censuses via the search at archive.org, using terms like "1987 census of retail trade Virginia".

Collections of hard-copy printed reports are maintained at certain major libraries; and individual reports may be accessible through interlibrary loan.

The Census Bureau Library has print volumes of the economic census starting with the 1935 Census of Business through the 1997 Economic Census. The library is able to provide scans of selected pages. The library also has print copies of the County Business Patterns for 1948-1997. Reference librarians are available to consult with users by phone (301-763-2511) and e-mail (library@census.gov).

When working with historical data you need to keep in mind such things as industry comparability, geographic changes, and changes to the scope of the economic census. Learn more about comparing historical data.


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Publication
History of the 1997 Economic Census
Report on all aspects of the 1997 census program, from its early stages of planning through data collection and processing, publication, and dissemination.


Publication
1997 Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey
The Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey (VIUS) data tables show various physical and operational characteristics of trucks in 1997.


Publication
The Economic Census—Two Moments of Truth: 1954 and 1997
Briefly describes the role of the 1953 Watkins Commission Report in reinstating the 1954 Economic Census.


Publication
Accountants' Guide to the 1997 Economic Census
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


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1997 Accommodation and Food Services (NAICS Sector 72)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


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1997 Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation Svcs (NAICS Sector 56)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


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1997 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (NAICS Sector 71)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


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1997 Auxiliaries
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


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1997 Company Statistics
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


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1997 Construction (NAICS Sector 23)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


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1997 Core Business Statistics Series
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


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1997 Educational Services (NAICS Sector 61)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


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1997 Finance and Insurance (NAICS Sector 52)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


Publication
1997 Health Care and Social Assistance (NAICS Sector 62)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


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1997 Information (NAICS Sector 51)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


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1997 Island Areas
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


Publication
1997 Management of Companies and Enterprises (NAICS Sector 55)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


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1997 Manufacturing (NAICS Sector 31-33)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


Publication
1997 Mining (NAICS Sector 21)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


Publication
1997 Other Services (Except Public Administration) (NAICS Sector 81)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


Publication
1997 Outlying Areas
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


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1997 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Svcs (NAICS Sector 54)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


Publication
1997 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (NAICS Sector 53)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


Publication
1997 Retail Trade (NAICS Sector 44-45)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


Publication
1997 Transportation (NAICS Sector 48-49)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


Publication
1997 Utilities (NAICS Sector 22)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


Publication
1997 Wholesale Trade (NAICS Sector 42)
Reports from Economic Censuses date back to 1810. Over time, more economic activities were counted. Since 2007, all stats are online, not found in publications.


Publication
Preparing for the 1997 Economic Census: Information You Can Use
Information designed to help businesses prepare to respond to the 1997 Economic Census.

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