Economic Census News
Economic Census News
Here you will find news related to the Economic Census.
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Facts for Features & Special Editions
The Fourth of July: 2025
On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation.
Press Release
New Product Statistics From 2022 Economic Census Now Available
The U.S. Census Bureau today released two new data tables from the 2022 Economic Census.
Press Release
New Economic Census Establishment and Firm Size Statistics Available
The U.S. Census Bureau released new Establishment and Firm Size Statistics data tables from the 2022 Economic Census.
Press Release
New Comparative and Bridge Statistics From 2022 Economic Census
The comparative statistics table includes 2017 and 2022 national, state and selected geography data, tabulated on the 2017 NAICS.
Director's Blog
Wrapping Up an Outstanding Year at the U.S. Census Bureau
It’s exciting to think about all the ways we provided quality data on our nation’s people, places, and economy in 2024.
Press Release
2022 Economic Census of Island Areas Data Available for Puerto Rico
The U.S. Census Bureau today released statistics on businesses with paid employees for Puerto Rico from the 2022 Economic Census of Island Areas.
Press Release
Los datos del Censo Económico del 2022 están ahora disponibles para Puerto Rico
Los datos del Censo Económico del 2022 están ahora disponibles para Puerto Rico.
Press Kit
2022 Economic Census Geographic Area Statistics Press Kit
Press Release
New Economic Data Now Available for the Nation, States and Local Areas
The Geographic Area Statistics series provides detailed industry statistics by geographic area for employer businesses (those with paid employees) in the U.S.
Stats for Stories
Small Business Saturday: November 30, 2024
In 2022, there were 8,298,562 U.S. business establishments. Most (7,119,920) had 19 or fewer employees and averaged about 4.4, according to the CBP.
Stats for Stories
National Manufacturing Day: October 4, 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau joins organizations across the country celebrating the importance of the manufacturing sector of the nation’s economy.
Press Release
Census Bureau Celebrates 13th Anniversary of Manufacturing Day
The U.S. Census Bureau is set to hold a series of events to recognize the manufacturing sector’s importance and vast contribution to the nation’s economy.
Press Kit
2022 Economic Census Press Kit
The Economic Census is the U.S. government’s official 5-year measure of American businesses and the economy.
Press Release
2022 Economic Census of Island Areas Data Now Available for USVI
The U.S. Census Bureau today released statistics on businesses with paid employees for the U.S. Virgin Islands from the 2022 Economic Census of Island Areas.
Press Release
2022 Economic Census of Island Areas Data Now Available
The U.S. Census Bureau today released the first statistics from the 2022 Economic Census of Island Areas.
Stats for Stories
National Doctors Day: March 30, 2024
The American Community Survey estimates there were 733,169 civilians 16 years and over employed as “Other physicians” in 2022. Median earnings were $234,274.
Stats for Stories
Major League Baseball Opening Day: March 28, 2024
The 2023 Population Estimates of the 25 metro areas with MLB teams found the largest is New York with 19,498,249 and the smallest is Milwaukee with 1,560,424.
Deputy Director's Blog
Reflecting on Years Past and Looking Forward to 2024
As we welcome 2024, I would like to take some time to reflect on the last year, on our staff and, of course, on our agency.
Director's Blog
Looking Ahead to 2024 on Our Collective Journey to Excellence
As we navigate the first quarter of the new year, I have been reflecting upon our collective journey to excellence.
Press Release
2022 Economic Census First Look
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new First Look estimates from the 2022 Economic Census.
Stats for Stories
National Popcorn Day: January 19, 2024
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s USA Trade Online database, the U.S. in 2022 exported popcorn valued at $239.3 million.
Stats for Stories
National Pharmacist Day: January 12, 2024
According to the 2022 American Community Survey, there were 270,137 pharmacists and 289,611 pharmacy technicians in the United States.
Stats for Stories
National Milk Day: January 11, 2024
According to the Annual Survey of Manufactures, U.S. fluid milk manufacturing shipments were valued at $41.3 billion and involved 55,364 employees in 2021.
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National Hot Tea Month: January 2024
U.S. tea imports of tea, whether or not flavored, were valued at $508 million in 2022, up almost four times from $131 million 30 years ago.
Director's Blog
Recapping a Phenomenal 2023 at the U.S. Census Bureau
As my second year as director of the U.S. Census Bureau draws to a close, I have been reflecting on all that we’ve accomplished in 2023 – and it’s a lot.
Stats for Stories
National Miners Day: December 6, 2023
Q2 2023 Quarterly Financial Report found mining corporations had unadjusted sales of $104.1, down $43.2B from Q2 2022, and down $8.4B from Q1 sales of $112.5B.
Random Samplings Blog
2022 Economic Census – End of Data Collection
Serving as the cornerstone of the nation’s economic statistics, the economic census is the most comprehensive measure of our nation’s economic activity.
Stats for Stories
Cyber Monday: November 27, 2023
According to USA.Gov, “Cyber Monday is the day with sales and discounts across online retailers.” Check out these shopping stats and other links.
Stats for Stories
Black Friday: November 24, 2023
The retail trade sector had 1,036,879 establishments, 15.8 million employees and $541.4B in annual payroll in 2021, according to the County Business Patterns.
Stats for Stories
Geography Awareness Week: November 13-17, 2023
The County Business Patterns counted 992 U.S. Geophysical Surveying and Mapping establishments with 6,907 employees and a $622.6M annual payroll in 2021.
Stats for Stories
National Diabetes Month: November 2023
The County Business Patterns program in 2021 counted 8,440 U.S. kidney dialysis centers with 131,953 paid employees and a $7.6 billion annual payroll.
Stats for Stories
National Nut Day: October 22, 2023
According to foreign trade stats, U.S. exports of nuts were valued at $9.3B in 2020, up from $4.9B in 2010. Imports were $2.9B in 2020, up from $1.5B in 2010.
Stats for Stories
The Incandescent Light Bulb (1879): October 22-23, 2023
In 1879, Thomas Edison and his team made a light bulb with a carbonized filament of uncoated cotton thread that lasted 14.5 hours, long enough to light a home.
Stats for Stories
Fire Prevention Week: October 8-14, 2023
The 2022 American Community Survey estimates there were about 404,000 civilians employed full-time as firefighters, fire inspectors and supervisors in the U.S.
Stats for Stories
Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month: October 2023
The American Community Survey estimated 16 million people or 4.8% of the total 333.3 million U.S. population in 2022 reported Italian ancestry.
Press Release
Census Bureau Celebrates 12th Anniversary of Manufacturing Day
The U.S. Census Bureau next week will begin a series of events to recognize the manufacturing sector’s importance and vast contribution to the nation’s economy.
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