Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Topics
Data & Maps
Surveys & Programs
Resource Library
News
Here you will find news related to Business & Economy.
Visit the Newsroom for the complete archive of news published by the Census Bureau.
Subscribe now to receive Census Bureau news releases and updates via email or SMS.
Research Matters Blog
Census Bureau Economists to Present at Upcoming Allied Social Science Association and American Economic Association Meeting
U.S. Census Bureau economists will present results from their research at the annual meeting of the Allied Social Science Association (ASSA) and American Economic Association (AEA) in Chicago Jan. 6-8, 2017.
Global Reach Blog
The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $42.6 billion in October 2016
The goods and services deficit was $42.6 billion in October, up $6.4 billion from $36.2 billion in September, revised.
Random Samplings Blog
Hispanic-Owned Businesses on the Upswing
With the recent conclusion of another annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, here are two sources of business data that show gains in America’s Hispanic-owned businesses.
Random Samplings Blog
Women Responsible for the Increasing Number of "Vetrepreneurs"
After serving their country, millions of military veterans contribute to the nation in another, important way: as entrepreneurs.
Global Reach Blog
The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $36.4 billion in September 2016
The goods and services deficit was $36.4 billion in September, down $4.0 billion from $40.5 billion in August, revised.
Population
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2016
To commemorate American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, the Census Bureau has compiled a list of statistics about this race group.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Veterans Day 2016: Nov. 11
A compilation of demographic and economic statistics on our nation’s Veterans.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Mes de la herencia hispana del 2016
Esta información presenta una serie de estadísticas actualizadas que describe el estado demográfico de la población Latina en los Estados Unidos.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Hispanic Heritage Month 2016
This fact sheet presents a range of updated statistics describing the demographic state of the nation’s Latino population.
Random Samplings Blog
Made in the USA and Measured by the Census Bureau
Since that first economic census in 1810, the Census Bureau has evolved its measurement of manufacturers. A wide range of data products give users a detailed look at the nation’s manufacturing industries.
Global Reach Blog
The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $40.7 billion in August 2016
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that the goods and services deficit was $40.7 billion in August.
Research Matters Blog
Research on Plant Dynamics in the Manufacturing Sector
Why do some manufacturing plants grow and thrive while others falter? Economists using U.S. Census Bureau plant-level microdata have approached this complex question from at least three different angles.
Random Samplings Blog
Industry Classifications Reflect Changing Economy
Times change and fortunately, we have a system in place that enables us to accurately portray the nation’s rapidly evolving economy in our country’s official statistics.
2014 Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs, Company Statistics Series
These modules supplement the 2014 Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs release and provide statistics on characteristics of businesses and business owners.
Global Reach Blog
The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $39.5 billion in July 2016
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that the goods and services deficit was $39.5 billion in July.
Random Samplings Blog
"National Parks and the Economy of Their ""Gateway Towns"""
Nowhere is our nation’s natural beauty on more vivid display than in its more than 400 national parks. Maintained by the National Park Service for exactly one century this summer, these venues have long been popular destinations for summer vacations and weekend getaways.
Random Samplings Blog
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander-Owned Businesses Grow Faster Than Firms Owned by Other Race Groups
Although the number of businesses owned by Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders remains small relative to the numbers owned by other minority groups, their rate of growth in recent years certainly stands out.
Random Samplings Blog
American Indian and Alaska Native-Owned Businesses Move Past the Quarter-Million Mark
The number of American Indian and Alaska Native-owned businesses in the U.S. climbed by 36,228, or 15.3 percent, between 2007 and 2012, reaching 272,919.
Foreign Trade
The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $44.5 billion in June 2016
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that the goods and services deficit was $44.5 billion in June.
Research Matters Blog
Estimating the Reliability of Product Sales Totals in the Economic Census
The economic census is the U.S. Census Bureau’s official five-year measure of American business and the economy.
Random Samplings Blog
Asian-Owned Businesses Nearing Two Million
Between 2007 and 2012, the number of U.S. businesses owned by Asian-Americans rose 23.8 percent, from 1.5 million to 1.9 million.
Global Reach Blog
New Advance Economic Indicators Report
Later this month, the U.S. Census Bureau will release the first-ever Advance Economic Indicators Report.
Director's Blog
New Advance Economic Indicators Report Available This Month
Later this month, the U.S. Census Bureau will release the first-ever Advance Economic Indicators Report .
Global Reach Blog
The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $41.4 billion in May 2016
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that the goods and services deficit was $41.1 billion in May.
Global Reach Blog
The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $37.4 billion in April 2016
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that the goods and services deficit was $37.4 billion in April.
Random Samplings Blog
Understanding How the Share of Business Activity by Size Varies Widely by Industry
We’ve all heard about the importance of small businesses to the U.S. economy, but have you ever wondered what “small” means?
Global Reach Blog
The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $40.4 billion in March 2016
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that the goods and services deficit was $40.4 billion in March.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: May 2016
A host of statistical information on the Asian and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population groups.
Global Reach Blog
The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $47.1 billion in February 2016
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that the goods and services deficit was $47.1 billion in February.
Research Matters Blog
Separate but Unequal: The Nature of Income Inequality in U.S. Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Income inequality as a concept is straightforward. Are there many haves and have-nots or do most people earn close to the same amount of money? However, the measurement of income inequality is not so straightforward.
Research Matters Blog
How Does Growing Up in Assisted Housing Affect Adult Earnings?
In 2000, nearly 3 million children under age 18 lived in voucher-supported or public housing sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Random Samplings Blog
Women-Owned Businesses on the Rise
The number of women-owned firms rose 26.8 percent from 2007 to 2012, from 7.8 million to 9.9 million businesses.
Press Release
2012 Economic Census: Retail Trade-Miscellaneous Reports
This report presents data for a variety of industry-specific topics.
Press Release
Two Economic Census Subject Series Reports
Subject Series reports on the Retail Trade and Administrative and Support sectors.
Press Release
Sales of Cars and Car Parts Dealers at $1 Trillion
Statistics presented for the entire retail trade sector.
Research Matters Blog
Statistics in Action: Local Employment Dynamics Partnership Workshop
“National Perspective, Local Data” is the theme for the 2016 Local Employment Dynamics Partnership Annual Workshop to be hosted by the U.S. Census Bureau March 7-8, in Washington, D.C.
Page Last Revised - October 8, 2021
✕
Is this page helpful?
Yes
No
Yes
No✕
NO THANKS
255 characters maximum
255 characters maximum reached
255 characters maximum reached
✕
Thank you for your feedback.
Comments or suggestions?
Comments or suggestions?
