We have created this page to help you figure out how to use these statistics. The guidance may explain which data sources to use and how to make comparisons. Related sites may offer further information.

For details about the Methodology of the Economic Census, its Questionnaires, and more, refer to the Technical Documentation section.

NAICS Codes & Understanding Industry Classification Systems

Information to help you understand the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), including the structure, sector definitions, & codes note covered.

NAPCS-Based Codes & Understanding Product Classification Systems

Information on understanding the North American Product Classification System (NAPCS), such as import and export codes & manufactured and mineral products.

Understanding Economic Census Data Series

Information on the different Economic Census data series, including the Core Business Statistics, Geographic Area, Industry, Subject & Summary Series.

Finding Economic Census Data Using Data Tools

Links & guides to tools to help you find Economic Census data including American FactFinder, DataFerrett, the Industry Statistics Portal, & Industry Snapshots.

Purposes and Uses of Economic Census Data

Graphics & examples of the many uses of Economic Census data, including comparing your business or community to others, identifying new markets, & more.

Comparing Historical Economic Census Data

When working with historical data you need to keep in mind such things as industry comparability, geographic changes, changes to scope, definition changes, etc.

Economic Census Data We Don't Have

A list of commonly searched topics for which the Economic Census does not produce data.

Page Last Revised - May 12, 2022

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