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Sites Related to the Economic Census

The economic census provides information on the nation’s business activity that is used by businesses, policymakers, and others to make sound business decisions for economic development, strategic planning, business start-ups, and research. 

Listed below are sites relevant to the economic census, which provides information on classification and data from related surveys within the U.S. Census Bureau. 

Census Bureau Resources


NAICS Site
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments.


NAPCS Site
The North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) is a comprehensive, market- or demand-based, hierarchical classification system for products (goods and services) that is not industry-of-origin based.


Annual Business Survey (ABS) Program
Provides annual data on select economic and demographic characteristics of employer businesses, including annual R&D estimates.


Annual Retail Trade Survey (ARTS)
The Annual Retail Trade Survey (ARTS) produces industry-level estimates of sales, expenses, and other items for the retail sector in the U.S. each year.


Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM)
To provide key intercensal measures of manufacturing activity, products, and location for public and private sector use.


Annual Wholesale Trade Survey (AWTS)
AWTS is conducted every year to provide detailed industry measures of sales, inventories, operational expenses and purchases for wholesale trade activities.


Business and Economy
The Census Bureau produces economic data from across the entire U.S. economy on a monthly, quarterly, yearly, and five-year basis.


Business Expenses Supplement (BES)
Data for the BES are collected as a supplement to the Annual Surveys of Retail Trade (including Accommodation and Food Services), and Wholesale Trade.


Census of Governments
Identifies the scope and nature of the nation's state and local government sector including public finance and public employment and classifications.


Commodity Flow Survey (CFS)
CFS is a joint project of Census and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics producing data on the movement of goods in the United States.


County Business Patterns (CBP)
Provides subnational economic data by industry, including the number of establishments, employment, first quarter payroll, and annual payroll.


Decennial Census of Population and Housing
The U.S. census counts every resident in the United States. It is mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution and takes place every 10 years.


Enterprise Statistics Program (ESP)
Provide periodic and comprehensive company-wide data, including company support organizations and selected financial activities.


Nonemployer Statistics
An annual series that provides subnational economic data for businesses that have no paid employees and are subject to federal income tax.


Service Annual Survey (SAS)
Provides estimates of revenue and other measures for most traditional service industries.


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


Statistics of U.S. Businesses (SUSB)
Provides detailed annual data for U.S. business establishments by geography, industry, and enterprise size.


Survey of Business Owners and Self-Employed Persons (SBO)
Provides estimates on selected economic and demographic characteristics for businesses & business owners by sex, ethnicity, race, and veteran status.


Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey (VIUS)
VIUS is conducted in partnership with the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), to better understand the characterstics and use of trucks on our nation's roads.

Page Last Revised - January 27, 2023
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