The Economic Census is the major source of facts about the structure and functioning of the Nation's economy. It provides essential information for government, business, industry, and the general public. Title 13 of the United States Code (Sections 131, 191, and 224) directs the Census Bureau to take the economic census every 5 years. The Economic Census furnishes an important part of the framework for such composite measures as the gross domestic product estimates, input/output measures, production and price indexes, and other statistical series that measure short-term changes in economic conditions. The data are presented by geographic area, industry, size of firm, sales, and paid employees of firm. For more information see: Guide to the 1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)

Employer Statistics

Non-Employer Statistics and Minority-and Women-Owned Business Enterprises