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Census of

Wholesale Trade

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GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERIES

Rhode Island

U.S. Department of Commerce

Economics and Statistics Administration

BUREAU OF THE CENSUS
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Many persons participated in the various activities of the 1992 Census of Wholesale Trade. The

overall planning and review of the census operations were performed by the Economic Census

Staff of the Economic Planning and Coordination Division.

This report was prepared in the Services Division. Bobby E. Russell,Assistant Chief for Census

Programs, was responsible for the overall planning, management, and coordination of the census

of wholesale trade. Planning and implementation were under the direction of John R. Trimble,

Chief, Wholesale Census Branch, with primary staff assistance by Steven L. Barron, John L.

Vignali, Gary E. Swenson, Scott P. Handmaker, Daniel C. Collier, Barbara A. Collier, Cary L.

Fletcher, Dennis R. Johnson, and Karen K. Sigmon.

Systems and procedures for mailout, receipt, correspondence, data input, industry classification, other clerical processing, administrative record processing, quality control, and the

associated electronic computer programs, were developed in the Economic Planning and

Coordination Division.

Mailout preparation and receipt operations, clerical and analytical review activities, data keying,

and geocoding review were performed by the staff of the Data Preparation Division, Judith N.

Petty, Chief.

Geographic coding procedures and associated computer programs were developed by the staff

of the Geography Division.

The computer processing systems were developed and coordinated in the Economic Statistical

Methods and Programming Division, Charles P. Pautler, Jr.,Chief. H. Ray Dennis, Assistant Chief

for Business Programs, was responsible for the design and implementation of the computer

systems. The computer programs were prepared under the supervision of Steven G. McCraith,

Chief, Utilities and Financial Census Branch, and William C. Wester, Chief, Business Census

Branch, assisted by Dennis P. Kelly, Barbara L. Lambert, Josephine S. McLaughlin, William D.

McClain, David Wang, and David L. Sipes.

Computer processing was performed in the Computer Services Division, Marvin D. Raines,

Chief.

The staff of the Administrative and Publications Services Division, Walter C. Odom, Chief,

performed planning, design, composition, editorial review, and printing planning and procurement

for publications and report forms. Gladys Rea provided publication coordination and editing.

Special acknowledgment is also due the many businesses whose cooperation has contributed

to the publication of these data.

If you have any questions concerning the statistics in this report, call 301-763-5281.

Acknowledgments
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Census of

Wholesale Trade

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Rhode Island

U.S. Department of Commerce

Ronald H. Brown, Secretary

David J. Barram, Deputy Secretary

Economics and Statistics Administration

Everett M. Ehrlich, Under Secretary

for Economic Affairs

BUREAU OF THE CENSUS

Harry A. Scarr, Acting Director

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SERVICES DIVISION

Carole A. Ambler, Acting Chief

BUREAU OF THE CENSUS

Harry A. Scarr, Acting Director

Paula J. Schneider, Principal Associate

Director for Programs

Charles A. Waite, Associate Director

for Economic Programs

Thomas L. Mesenbourg, Assistant Director

for Economic Programs

ECONOMIC PLANNING AND COORDINATION

DIVISION

Carole A. Ambler, Chief

Economics and Statistics

Administration

Everett M. Ehrlich, Under Secretary

for Economic Affairs

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Introduction to

the Economic Census

PURPOSES AND USES OF THE ECONOMIC

CENSUS

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.

The economic census furnishes an important part of the

framework for such composite measures as the gross

domestic product, input/output measures, production and

price indexes, and other statistical series that measure

short-term changes in economic conditions.

Policymaking agencies of the Federal Government use

the data, especially in monitoring economic activity and

providing assistance to business.

State and local governments use the data to assess

business activities and tax bases within their jurisdictions

and to develop programs to attract business.

Trade associations study trends in their own and competing industries and keep their members informed of

market changes.

Individual businesses use the data to locate potential

markets and to analyze their own production and sales

performance relative to industry or area averages.

AUTHORITY AND SCOPE

Title 13 of the United States Code (sections 131, 191,

and 224) directs the Census Bureau to take the economic

census every 5 years, covering years ending in 2 and 7.

The 1992 Economic Census consists of the following eight

censuses:

• Census of Retail Trade

• Census of Wholesale Trade

• Census of Service Industries

• Census of Financial, Insurance, and Real Estate

Industries

• Census of Transportation, Communications, and

Utilities

• Census of Manufactures

• Census of Mineral Industries

• Census of Construction Industries

Special programs also cover enterprise statistics and

minority-owned and women-owned businesses. (The 1992

Census of Agriculture and 1992 Census of Governments

are conducted separately.) The next economic census is

scheduled to be taken in 1998 covering the year 1997.

AVAILABILITY OF THE DATA

The results of the economic census are available in

printed reports for sale by the U.S. Government Printing

Office and on compact discs for sale by the Census

Bureau. Order forms for all types of products are available

on request from Customer Services, Bureau of the Census,

Washington, DC 20233-8300. A more complete description of publications being issued from this census is on the

inside back cover of this document.

Census facts are also widely disseminated by trade

associations, business journals, and newspapers. Volumes containing census statistics are available in most

major public and college libraries. Finally, State data

centers in every State as well as business and industry

data centers in many States also supply economic census

statistics.

WHAT’S NEW IN 1992

The 1992 Economic Census covers more of the economy

than any previous census. New for 1992 are data on

communications, utilities, finance, insurance, and real estate,

as well as coverage of more transportation industries. The

economic, agriculture, and governments censuses now

collectively cover nearly 98 percent of all economic activity.

Among other changes, new 1992 definitions affect the

boundaries of about a third of all metropolitan areas. Also,

the Survey of Women-Owned Businesses has now been

expanded to include all corporations.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION

The economic census has been taken as an integrated

program at 5-year intervals since 1967 and before that for

1963, 1958, and 1954. Prior to that time, the individual

subcomponents of the economic census were taken separately at varying intervals.

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The economic census traces its beginnings to the 1810

Decennial Census, when questions on manufacturing were

included with those for population. Coverage of economic

activities was expanded for 1840 and subsequent censuses to include mining and some commercial activities. In

1902, Congress established a permanent Census Bureau

and directed that a census of manufactures be taken every

5 years. The 1905 Manufactures Census was the first time

a census was taken apart from the regular every-10-year

population census.

The first census of business was taken in 1930, covering 1929. Initially it covered retail and wholesale trade and

construction industries, but it was broadened in 1933 to

include some of the service trades.

The 1954 Economic Census was the first census to be

fully integrated—providing comparable census data across

economic sectors, using consistent time periods, concepts, definitions, classifications, and reporting units. It

was the first census to be taken by mail, using lists of firms

provided by the administrative records of other Federal

agencies. Since 1963, administrative records also have

been used to provide basic statistics for very small firms,

reducing or eliminating the need to send them census

questionnaires. The Enterprise Statistics Program, which

publishes combined data from the economic census, was

made possible with the implementation of the integrated

census program in 1954.

The range of industries covered in the economic censuses has continued to expand. The census of construction industries began on a regular basis in 1967, and the

scope of service industries was broadened in 1967, 1977,

and 1987. The census of transportation began in 1963 as

a set of surveys covering travel, transportation of commodities, and trucks, but expanded in 1987 to cover business

establishments in several transportation industries. For

1992, these statistics are incorporated into a broadened

census of transportation, communications, and utilities.

Also new for 1992 is the census of financial, insurance,

and real estate industries. This is part of a gradual expansion in coverage of industries previously subjected to

government regulation.

The Survey of Minority-Owned Business Enterprises

was first conducted as a special project in 1969 and was

incorporated into the economic census in 1972 along with

the Survey of Women-Owned Businesses.

An economic census has also been taken in Puerto

Rico since 1909, in the Virgin Islands of the United States

and Guam since 1958, and in the Commonwealth of the

Northern Mariana Islands since 1982.

Statistical reports from the 1987 and earlier censuses

provide historical figures for the study of long-term time

series and are available in some large libraries. All of the

census data published since 1967 are still available for

sale on microfiche from the Census Bureau.

AVAILABILITY OF MORE FREQUENT

ECONOMIC DATA

While the census provides complete enumerations every

5 years, there are many needs for more frequent data as

well. The Census Bureau conducts a number of monthly,

quarterly, and annual surveys, with the results appearing in

publication series such as Current Business Reports (retail

and wholesale trade and service industries), the Annual

Survey of Manufactures, Current Industrial Reports, and

the Quarterly Financial Report. Most of these surveys,

while providing more frequent observations, yield less

kind-of-business and geographic detail than the census.

The County Business Patterns program offers annual

statistics on the number of establishments, employment,

and payroll classified by industry within each county.

SOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION

More information about the scope, coverage, classification system, data items, and publications for each of the

economic censuses and related surveys is published in the

Guide to the 1992 Economic Census and Related Statistics. More information on the methodology, procedures,

and history of the census will be published in the History of

the 1992 Economic Census. Contact Customer Services

for information on availability.

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Census of Wholesale Trade

GENERAL

The 1992 Census of Wholesale Trade, part of the 1992

Economic Census, covered wholesale trade as defined in

the Standard Industrial Classification Manual: 1987 1 (SIC).

It included all establishments with one or more paid

employees primarily engaged in selling merchandise to

retailers; other wholesalers; or industrial, commercial, institutional, farm, or professional users. Companies selling

products to which they have title, as well as those acting as

agents or brokers in buying or selling merchandise to

others, are included. The census excluded governmental

organizations classified in the covered industries except

for wholesale liquor establishments operated by State and

local governments.

The basic tabulations in this report do not include data

for establishments which are ‘‘auxiliary’’ (primary function

is providing a service, such as warehouses) to other

establishments within the same organization. Data for

auxiliaries are presented in a subsequent report issued as

part of the 1992 Enterprise Statistics reports.

Wholesale firms without employees are excluded from

the census. In the census of retail trade, the sales of firms

with no paid employees are derived from administrative

records of other Federal agencies rather than from a direct

canvass. These sources proved impractical for wholesale

firms without paid employees. In the census of wholesale

trade, the sales value is the gross volume of business

conducted. Firms which operated wholly or partly on a

commission basis must provide both the gross volume of

business conducted and commission receipts on census

forms. Agents and brokers do not report to other Federal

agencies the gross selling value of goods. Moreover,

administrative records make no distinction between commission receipts and sales of products by wholesalers.

Appendix A gives a more detailed explanation of census

coverage and methodology.

CENSUS DISCLOSURE RULES

In accordance with Federal law governing census reports,

no data are published that would disclose the operations

of an individual establishment or business. However,

the number of establishments in a kind-of-business

classification is not considered a disclosure, therefore, this

information may be released even though other information is withheld.

GEOGRAPHIC AREAS COVERED

This report series presents data for the following areas:

1. The United States as a whole.

2. Each State and the District of Columbia

3. Each consolidated metropolitan statistical area (CMSA)

and primary metropolitan statistical area (PMSA) defined

by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as of

June 30, 1993. A CMSA is an area used to facilitate the

presentation and analysis of data for large concentrations of metropolitan populations. It includes two or

more contiguous PMSA’s which have a population of at

least 1,000,0002 and which meet specific criteria of urban

character and of social and economic integration.

4. Each metropolitan statistical area (MSA) defined by

the OMB as of June 30, 1993. An MSA is an integrated

economic and social unit with a population nucleus of

at least 50,000 inhabitants.2 Each MSA consists of

one or more counties meeting standards of metropolitan character; in New England, cities and towns rather

than counties are the component geographic units.

5. The area within the State outside metropolitan areas

(MA’s).

6. Each county or county equivalent.3 Counties are the

primary divisions of States, except in Louisiana where

they are called parishes and in Alaska where they are

called boroughs and census areas. Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia have one place or more

that is independent of any county organization and

constitutues primary divisions of their States. These

places are treated as counties and as places.

7. Each consolidated city.3 Consolidated cities are consolidated governments which consists of separately

incorporated municipalities.

8. Each municipality of 2,500 inhabitants or more incorporated as a city, borough, village, or town.2 3

1

Standard Industrial Classification Manual: 1987. For sale by Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,

DC 20402. Stock No. 041-001-00314-2.

2

According to 1990 Census of Population or subsequent special

census. 3

Those defined as of January 1, 1992.

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For the economic census, boroughs and census areas

in Alaska, and boroughs in New York, are not included

in this category.

9. Special economic urban areas (SEUA’s), which include

townships in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

and towns in New York, Wisconsin, and the six New

England States with 10,000 inhabitants or more.4

DOLLAR VALUES

All dollar values presented in this report are expressed

in current dollars, i.e., 1992 data are expressed in 1992

dollars and 1987 data in 1987 dollars. Consequently, when

making comparisons to prior years, users of the data

should consider the inflation that has occurred

RELIABILITY OF DATA

All data compiled in this report originated from either

census questionnaires or administrative records of other

Federal agencies and, therefore, are not subject to sampling errors. However, the data are subject to nonsampling

errors. Nonsampling errors can be attributed to many

sources: inability to identify all cases in the actual universe;

definition and classification difficulties; differences in the

interpretation of questions; errors in recording or coding

the data obtained; and other errors of collection, response,

coverage, and estimation for missing or misreported data.

The accuracy of these tabulated data is determined by

the joint effects of the various nonsampling errors. No

direct measurement of these effects has been obtained

except for estimation for missing or misreported data;

however, precautionary steps were taken in all phases of

the collection, processing, and tabulation of the data in an

effort to minimize the effects of nonsampling errors.

The Census Bureau obtains on computer tape limited

information extracted from administrative records of other

Federal agencies. This information is used in conjunction

with other information available to the Census Bureau to

develop estimates for nonemployers, small employers,

and other establishments for which responses were not

received in time for publication. For an indication of the

extent that data included in these reports were obtained

from the administrative records of other Federal agencies

and from estimation, rather than reports directly from

respondents, see appendix E. Also, see appendix A for a

more detailed explanation of census coverage and methodology.

SPECIAL TABULATIONS

Special tabulations of data collected in the 1992 Census

of Wholesale Trade may be obtained, depending on availability of time and personnel, on diskette, computer tape,

or in tabular form. The data will be in summary form and

subject to the same rules prohibiting disclosure of confidential information (including name, address, kind of business, or other data for individual business establishments

or companies) as are the regular publications.

Special tabulations are prepared on a cost basis. A

request for a cost estimate, as well as exact specifications

on the type and format of the data to be provided, should

be directed to the Chief, Services Division, Bureau of the

Census, Washington, DC 20233.

To discuss a special tabulation before submitting specifications, call 1-800-541-8345.

ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

The following abbreviations and symbols are used in

this publication:

– Represents zero.

(D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual

companies; data are included in broader kindof-business totals.

(IC) Independent city.

(NA) Not available.

(NC) Not comparable.

(X) Not applicable.

CMSA Consolidated metropolitan statistical area.

MA Metropolitan area.

MSA Metropolitan statistical area.

n.e.c. Not elsewhere classified.

PMSA Primary metropolitan statistical area.

pt. Part.

r Revised.

SEUA Standard economic urban area.

SIC Standard Industrial Classification.

The following symbols are used in this publication to

show employment size ranges for employment data that

has been withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual

companies (employment size range codes are provided for

the first time in the 1992 Economic Census):

Symbol Employment size

AA 0—19

BB 20—99

CC 100—249

EE 250—499

FF 500—999

GG 1,000—2,499

HH 2,500—4,999

II 5,000—9,999

JJ 10,000—24,999

KK 25,000—49,999

LL 50,000—99,999

MM 100,000 or more

4

According to 1990 Census of Population or subsequent special

census.

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Users’ Guide for Locating Statistics in This Report

by Table Number

Information shown in tables

Table

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GEOGRAPHIC AREAS

The State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X X X

Metropolitan Areas (MA’s) in the State. . . . . . . . . . X

Area of the State not in any MA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X

Counties in the State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X 1

X X

Places in the State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

X 1X 2X

DATA ITEMS3

Establishments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X 4X 4X 4X 4X 4X

Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X 4X 4X 4X 4X 4X X X

Annual payroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X 4X 4X 4X 4X 4X

First-quarter payroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X

Paid employees for pay period including

March 12, 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X 5

X 5X 5X 5X 5X

Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X

Operating expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X

Sales per establishment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X

Sales per employee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X

Annual payroll per employee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X

Annual payroll as a percent of operating

expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X

Employees per establishment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X

Operating expenses as a percent of sales . . . . . . X

End-of-year inventories as a percent of sales. . . . X

1987 to 1992 comparative statistics

(sales, payroll, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X

Counties ranked by volume of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . X

Places ranked by volume of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2X

1

Includes areas with 200 wholesale establishments or more.

2

Includes places with 2,500 inhabitants or more, according to the 1990 Census of Population.

3

See Explanation of Terms, appendix A.

4

Manufacturers’ sales branches and offices, and agents, brokers, and commission merchants are combined and displayed as ‘‘other types of

operation.’’ 5

Presented for total and merchant wholesalers only.

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Users’ Guide for Locating Statistics in the

1992 Census of Wholesale Trade Reports

Report and geographic area

Information shown in reports by kind of business or industry category

Number

of establishments

Sales

($1,000)

Payroll

($1,000)

Number

of employees

Inventories

($1,000)

Operating

expenses

($1,000)

Commodity

line

sales

($1,000)

Sales

size and

employment

size1

Legal

form of

organization

Petroleum

bulk stations and

terminals

Selected

topics

GEOGRAPHIC AREA

SERIES

United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X X X X

State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X X X X

MA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X X

County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X X

Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X X

ESTABLISHMENT AND

FIRM SIZE (INCLUDING

LEGAL FORM OF

ORGANIZATION)

United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X 2

X 2X 2X 2X X X

MEASURES OF VALUE

PRODUCED, CAPITAL

EXPENDITURES,

DEPRECIABLE ASSETS,

AND OPERATING

EXPENSES

United States2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X X X 3X

COMMODITY LINE SALES

United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X

State4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X

MA4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X

MISCELLANEOUS

SUBJECTS

United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X X X X X 5X

State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X

County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X

1

Establishments and firms.

2

Merchant wholesalers only.

3

Value produced, capital expenditures, depreciable assets, and selected operating expenses detail.

4

Available on CD ROM only.

5

Class of customer; employment by principal activity; detailed type of operation; inventory detail; commissions of agents and brokers; and gross

margins, gross profits, and their components of merchant wholesalers.

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Contents

Rhode Island

[Page numbers listed here omit the prefix that

appears as part of the number of each page]

Page

Introduction to the Economic Census III ...............................................

Census of Wholesale Trade V .......................................................

Users’ Guide for Locating Statistics in This Report by Table Number VII ..................

Users’ Guide for Locating Statistics in the 1992 Census of Wholesale Trade Reports VIII ...

Summary of Findings ............................................................. 2

FIGURES

1. Percent of Wholesale Sales by Type of Operation: 1992 and 1987 3 ..............

2. Wholesale Sales by Industry Group: 1992 and 1987 4 ...........................

3. Wholesale Employment by Industry Group: 1992 and 1987 5 .....................

Maps ........................................................................... 6

TABLES

1. Summary Statistics for the State: 1992 7 .......................................

2. Selected Ratios for the State: 1992 11 ..........................................

3. Comparative Statistics for the State: 1992 and 1987 14 ...........................

4. Summary Statistics for Counties and for Places With 2,500 Inhabitants or More:

1992 ...................................................................... 17

5. Summary Statistics for Places With 200 Establishments or More: 1992 18 ...........

6. Summary Statistics for Counties With 200 Establishments or More: 1992 19 .........

7. Summary Statistics for Metropolitan Areas: 1992 21 ...............................

8. Summary Statistics for the Area Outside Metropolitan Areas: 1992 23 ..............

9. Places With 2,500 Inhabitants or More Ranked by Volume of Sales: 1992 23 ........

10. Counties Ranked by Volume of Sales: 1992 24 ...................................

APPENDIXES

A. General Explanation A–1 .........................................................

B. Sample Report Form and Instructions B–1 .........................................

C. Kind-of-Business Titles and Reporting-Form Numbers C–1 ...........................

D. Metropolitan Areas D–1 ..........................................................

E. Percent of Sales Data Based on Administrative Records and Estimation for the

State: 1992 ............................................................... E–1

F. Geographic Notes F–1 ...........................................................

G. Establishments in Business Any Time During Year and Establishments in Business

at End of Year for the State: 1992 and 1987 G–1 .................................

Publication Program Inside back cover ...................................................

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Summary of Findings

Rhode Island had 1,771 wholesale establishments in

1992 with $6.6 billion in sales. This represents a 2.7

percent increase in wholesale establishments and a 9.8

percent increase in sales over 1987 according to the 1992

Census of Wholesale Trade conducted by the Bureau of

the Census, U.S. Department of Commerce.

Merchant wholesalers accounted for 86.6 percent or

1,534 of the total establishments and 68.8 percent or $4.6

billion of the total sales in 1992 compared with 87.6

percent of the establishments and 75.6 percent of the

sales in 1987. Manufacturers’ sales branches and offices

with 88 establishments and $1.5 billion in sales and

agents, brokers, and commission merchants with 149

establishments and $554.0 million in sales made up the

rest of the wholesale trade total in 1992.

Petroleum bulk stations and terminals were the largest

group of wholesalers by kind of business in terms of sales

with $786.4 million followed by jewelry, watches, precious

stones, and precious metals wholesalers with $501.7

million and industrial machinery and equipment wholesalers with $266.0 million. Out of 69 kind of business groups,

these three accounted for 23.4 percent of the total sales in

the State.

Annual payroll for all wholesalers in the State was up

from $490.8 million in 1987 to $551.3 million in 1992.

Merchant wholesalers had annual payroll of $430.3 million

in 1992 while manufacturers’ sales branches and offices

recorded $103.7 million and agents, brokers, and commission merchants had $17.2 million.

Employment by all wholesalers in Rhode Island as of

mid-March 1992 was 19,538, a decrease of 12.3 percent

since 1987. Merchant wholesalers with 16,105 employees

accounted for 82.4 percent of the total wholesale employment in 1992 compared with 88.1 percent in 1987.

Inventories of $589.1 million were held at wholesale

establishments in the State at the end of 1992. Merchant

wholesalers held 77.2 percent of these inventories while

manufacturers’ sales branches and sales offices held 22.5

percent and agent, brokers, and commission merchants

held .3 percent. Inventories of all wholesalers increased

during 1992 by 1.7 percent while those of merchant

wholesalers increased 3.4 percent.

Payroll per employee in the State averaged $28.2

thousand for all wholesalers in 1992, an increase of 28.1

percent since 1987. Merchant wholesalers averaged $26.7

thousand per employee while manufacturers’ sales branches

and offices was $36.2 thousand and agents, brokers, and

commission merchants were $30.2 thousand in 1992.

Annual payroll as a percent of operating expenses for all

wholesalers increased from 48.2 percent in 1987 to 50.8

percent in 1992. The ratio for merchant wholesalers was

50.6 percent; for manufacturers’ sales branches and offices

it was 51.2 percent; and for agents, brokers and commission merchants it was 53.2 percent.

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WHOLESALE TRADE—GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERIES RHODE ISLAND RI–3

Figure 1. Percent of Wholesale Sales by Type of Operation: 1992 and 1987

(Percents may not add to 100 because of rounding. For meaning of abbreviations

and symbols, see introductory text)

Merchant

wholesalers

(68.8%)

Agents, brokers,

and commission

merchants

(8.3%)

Manufacturers’

sales branches

and offices

(22.9%)

1992

1987

Merchant

wholesalers

(75.6%)

Agents, brokers,

and commission

merchants

(6.9%)

Manufacturers’

sales branches

and offices

(17.5%)
Figure 2. Wholesale Sales by Industry Group: 1992 and 1987

(Millions of dollars. For meaning of abbreviations

and symbols, see introductory text)

1992

1987

 RI–4 RHODE ISLAND WHOLESALE TRADE—GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERIES

Motor vehicles and motor vehicle

 parts and supplies (SIC 501)

Paper and paper products

(SIC 511)

Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic

beverages (SIC 518)

Furniture and homefurnishings

(SIC 502)

Lumber and other construction 

materials (SIC 503)

Professional and commercial

equipment and supplies (SIC 504)

Metals and minerals, except 

petroleum (SIC 505)

Electrical goods

(SIC 506)

Hardware and plumbing and heating

equipment and supplies (SIC 507)

Machinery, equipment, and supplies

(SIC 508)

Drugs, drug proprietaries, and

druggists’ sundries (SIC 512)

Apparel, piece goods, and notions

(SIC 513)

Groceries and related products

(SIC 514)

Farm–product raw materials

(SIC 515)

Chemicals and allied products

(SIC 516)

Petroleum and petroleum products

(SIC 517)

Wholesale trade

6,057

6,648

274

427

140

79

182

272

630

395

210

237

250

238

459

162

455

414

188

176

125

146

1,276

1,243

6

315

234

833

754

(D)

202

(D)

(D)

(D)
1987

1992

 WHOLESALE TRADE—GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERIES

Motor vehicles and motor vehicle

 parts and supplies (SIC 501)

Paper and paper products

(SIC 511)

Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic

beverages (SIC 518)

Furniture and homefurnishings

(SIC 502)

Lumber and other construction 

materials (SIC 503)

Professional and commercial

equipment and supplies (SIC 504)

Metals and minerals, except 

petroleum (SIC 505)

Electrical goods

(SIC 506)

Hardware and plumbing and heating

equipment and supplies (SIC 507)

Machinery, equipment, and supplies

(SIC 508)

Drugs, drug proprietaries, and

druggists’ sundries (SIC 512)

Apparel, piece goods, and notions

(SIC 513)

Groceries and related products

(SIC 514)

Farm–product raw materials

(SIC 515)

Chemicals and allied products

(SIC 516)

Petroleum and petroleum products

(SIC 517)

Wholesale trade

RHODE ISLAND RI–5

Figure 3. Wholesale Employment by Industry Group: 1992 and 1987

(Number. For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text)

19,538

22,284

1,374

2,048

444

439

617

911

2,318

2,616

552

890

855

1,078

1,017

769

1,645

1,759

640

836

CC

CC

AA

EE

416

497

3,084

3,603

22

665

420

561

805

727
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Table 1. Summary Statistics for the State: 1992

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A]

SIC

code Type of operation and kind of business Establishments

(number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Firstquarter

payroll

($1,000)

Paid

employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Operating

expenses

($1,000)

End-of-1991

inventories

($1,000)

End-of-1992

inventories

($1,000)

Wholesale trade 1 ----------------------------- 771 6 648 064 551 316 131 308 19 538 1 085 278 579 070 589 053

TYPES OF OPERATION

Merchant wholesalers 1 -------------------------- 534 4 574 905 430 343 102 039 16 105 850 390 439 703 454 654

Wholesale distributors and jobbers 1 ------------------------ 431 4 128 632 396 916 94 428 15 081 773 403 380 092 392 410

Importers 76 ----------------------------------------------- 309 840 26 962 5 995 808 60 080 41 668 39 188

Exporters 25 ----------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

Terminal grain elevators – --------------------------------- – – – – – – –

Country grain elevators – ---------------------------------- – – – – – – –

Assemblers of farm products, except country grain

elevators 2 ---------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D)

Manufacturers’ sales branches and sales

offices 88 ---------------------------------------- 1 519 174 103 741 25 496 2 862 202 482 137 699 132 751

Sales branches (with stock) 57 ------------------------------ 1 255 660 89 731 22 131 2 549 175 420 137 699 132 751 Sales offices (without stock) 31 ------------------------------ 263 514 14 010 3 365 313 27 062 – –

Agents, brokers, and commission merchants 149 ---- 553 985 17 232 3 773 571 32 406 1 668 1 648

Auction companies 1 -------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

Brokers 22 ------------------------------------------------ 121 709 2 683 582 74 4 514 4 6

Commission merchants 14 ---------------------------------- 30 250 835 215 55 1 507 1 3

Import agents 4 ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D)

Export agents 1 ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D)

Manufacturers’ agents 107 ----------------------------------- 375 883 13 185 2 829 401 24 682 1 585 1 561

TYPES OF OPERATION BY KIND OF BUSINESS

Wholesale trade 1 ----------------------------- 771 6 648 064 551 316 131 308 19 538 1 085 278 579 070 589 053

50 Durable goods 1 ----------------------------------------- 182 3 401 923 353 850 84 885 12 722 691 945 393 936 403 749

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and supplies 163 ------ 274 294 31 145 7 791 1 374 60 294 38 927 37 456

5012 Automobiles and other motor vehicles 27 ----------------- (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

5013 Motor vehicle supplies and new parts 97 ----------------- 127 918 18 576 4 862 885 36 289 21 425 21 999

5014 Tires and tubes 9 ------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5015 Motor vehicle parts, used 30 ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

502 Furniture and homefurnishings 42 -------------------------- 140 117 12 641 3 051 444 24 463 13 628 15 367 5021 Furniture 13 ------------------------------------------- 23 724 3 354 821 92 5 903 2 301 2 085 5023 Homefurnishings 29 ------------------------------------ 116 393 9 287 2 230 352 18 560 11 327 13 282

503 Lumber and other construction materials 65 ---------------- 182 304 19 833 4 406 617 38 819 18 459 18 684 5031 Lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panels 24 ----------- 76 376 7 495 1 696 273 14 203 9 784 9 398 5032 Brick, stone, and related construction materials 15 -------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5033 Roofing, siding, and insulation materials 11 --------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5039 Construction materials, n.e.c. 15 ------------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

504 Professional and commercial equipment and supplies 161 ----- 629 740 80 015 19 563 2 318 133 986 42 974 47 499

5043 Photographic equipment and supplies 3 ----------------- 1 599 104 26 5 269 52 51

5044 Office equipment 34 ------------------------------------ (D) (D) (D) FF (D) (D) (D)

5045 Computers and computer peripheral equipment and

software 48 ------------------------------------------- 211 534 30 769 7 738 737 47 198 12 204 13 787

5046 Commercial equipment, n.e.c. 21 ------------------------ 63 886 8 420 2 196 280 16 017 5 506 5 476

5047 Medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies 34 --- 176 596 13 224 3 009 387 20 793 9 285 10 947

5048 Ophthalmic goods 7 ----------------------------------- 14 866 2 325 576 100 5 044 3 733 3 650

5049 Professional equipment and supplies, n.e.c. 14 ------------ (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum 39 ------------------ 209 969 15 923 3 781 552 31 501 25 955 25 618

5051 Metals service centers and offices 38 -------------------- (D) (D) (D) FF (D) (D) (D)

5052 Coal and other minerals and ores 1 --------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

506 Electrical goods 107 --------------------------------------- 249 736 25 881 6 321 855 46 662 21 284 23 536 5063 Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and construction materials 57 ------------------------------ 131 802 15 517 3 899 518 27 190 15 609 16 911 5064 Electrical appliances, television and radio sets 8 --------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5065 Electronic parts and equipment, n.e.c. 42 ----------------- (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 91 --------------------------------------------- 459 362 32 988 7 183 1 017 69 799 85 535 87 872

5072 Hardware 33 ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) FF (D) (D) (D)

5074 Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

(hydronics) 37 ---------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

5075 Warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and

supplies 16 ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5078 Refrigeration equipment and supplies 5 ----------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 228 --------------------- 454 986 49 598 11 981 1 645 100 605 47 811 48 085 5082 Construction and mining (except petroleum) machinery

and equipment 9 ------------------------------------- 23 757 3 019 696 105 5 944 3 196 4 593 5083 Farm and garden machinery and equipment 11 ----------- 11 578 1 362 308 85 2 626 3 007 2 790 5084 Industrial machinery and equipment 104 ------------------- 265 961 25 896 6 452 804 54 813 25 552 24 490 5085 Industrial supplies 59 ----------------------------------- 95 926 14 026 3 282 441 26 081 12 624 12 111 5087 Service establishment equipment and supplies 36 --------- 46 895 4 694 1 129 188 9 946 2 694 3 076 5088 Transportation equipment and supplies, except motor vehicles 9 ------------------------------------------- 10 869 601 114 22 1 195 738 1 025

509 Miscellaneous durable goods 286 --------------------------- 801 415 85 826 20 808 3 900 185 816 99 363 99 632

5091 Sporting and recreational goods and supplies 25 ---------- 129 861 10 913 2 466 413 26 584 16 200 15 896

5092 Toys and hobby goods and supplies 12 ------------------ (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5093 Scrap and waste materials 43 --------------------------- 130 953 9 853 2 318 376 31 729 17 749 17 894 5094 Jewelry, watches, precious stones, and precious metals 172 - 501 665 60 761 15 012 2 933 119 981 62 503 62 717 5099 Durable goods, n.e.c. 34 -------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

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Table 1. Summary Statistics for the State: 1992 mCon.

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A]

SIC

code Type of operation and kind of business Establishments

(number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Firstquarter

payroll

($1,000)

Paid

employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Operating

expenses

($1,000)

End-of-1991

inventories

($1,000)

End-of-1992

inventories

($1,000)

TYPES OF OPERATION BY KIND OF BUSINESS

mCon.

Wholesale trade mCon.

51 Nondurable goods 589 ------------------------------------- 3 246 141 197 466 46 423 6 816 393 333 185 134 185 304

511 Paper and paper products 66 ------------------------------ 187 580 16 581 3 919 640 33 944 9 624 9 946

5111 Printing and writing paper 9 ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5112 Stationery and office supplies 38 ------------------------ (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

5113 Industrial and personal service paper 19 ------------------ 71 662 4 858 1 123 201 10 756 3 879 3 897

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 16 --------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5122 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 16 ------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 53 ---------------------- 125 159 12 119 2 823 416 28 277 26 650 28 431 5131 Piece goods, notions, and other dry goods 27 ------------- 67 302 8 023 1 845 246 19 265 15 333 18 536 5136 Men’s and boys’ clothing and furnishings 9 -------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5137 Women’s, children’s, and infants’ clothing and accessories 13 ---------------------------------------- 46 973 2 948 655 107 6 393 10 050 8 344 5139 Footwear 4 ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

514 Groceries and related products 213 ------------------------- 1 275 555 81 985 19 587 3 084 156 917 53 255 59 573

5141 Groceries, general line 16 ------------------------------- 33 887 2 385 569 103 5 939 2 552 1 771

5142 Packaged frozen foods 14 ------------------------------ 107 172 5 391 1 082 112 9 524 8 569 10 878

5143 Dairy products, except dried or canned 10 ---------------- 31 192 2 884 694 172 5 375 405 374

5144 Poultry and poultry products 5 -------------------------- 16 111 860 154 35 1 715 701 90

5145 Confectionery 12 --------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5146 Fish and seafoods 65 ---------------------------------- 232 091 12 119 3 029 547 27 809 5 093 5 593

5147 Meats and meat products 18 ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) FF (D) (D) (D)

5148 Fresh fruits and vegetables 23 -------------------------- 135 860 7 669 1 716 370 18 021 1 869 1 996

5149 Groceries and related products, n.e.c. 50 ----------------- (D) (D) (D) GG (D) (D) (D)

515 Farm-product raw materials 6 ---------------------------- 6 132 348 104 22 824 151 150 5153 Grain and field beans 4 -------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D) 5154 Livestock – ------------------------------------------- – – – – – – – 5159 Farm-product raw materials, n.e.c. 2 -------------------- (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D)

516 Chemicals and allied products 69 -------------------------- 315 041 26 145 6 613 727 54 808 19 724 20 329

5162 Plastics materials and basic forms and shapes 15 --------- 68 830 5 230 1 200 145 10 664 4 999 5 403

5169 Chemicals and allied products, n.e.c. 54 ------------------ 246 211 20 915 5 413 582 44 144 14 725 14 926

517 Petroleum and petroleum products 30 ---------------------- 832 633 13 599 3 286 420 33 215 43 747 33 231

5171 Petroleum bulk stations and terminals 19 ----------------- 786 360 10 903 2 647 317 27 012 41 985 31 783

5172 Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers, except

bulk stations and terminals 11 -------------------------- 46 273 2 696 639 103 6 203 1 762 1 448

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages 13 ------------- (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D) 5181 Beer and ale 6 --------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

5182 Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages 7 ---------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods 123 ----------------------- (D) (D) (D) FF (D) (D) (D)

5191 Farm supplies 23 -------------------------------------- 16 824 2 558 590 122 4 789 1 604 1 763 5192 Books, periodicals, and newspapers 12 ------------------- 26 452 2 629 615 106 5 706 720 1 023 5193 Flowers, nursery stock, and florists’ supplies 9 ----------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5194 Tobacco and tobacco products 7 ----------------------- 36 523 1 174 318 78 2 320 2 185 1 168 5198 Paints, varnishes, and supplies 11 ----------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5199 Nondurable goods, n.e.c. 61 ---------------------------- 124 150 12 481 2 206 403 21 342 6 898 6 617

Merchant wholesalers 1 -------------------------- 534 4 574 905 430 343 102 039 16 105 850 390 439 703 454 654

50 Durable goods 1 ----------------------------------------- 025 2 331 301 282 368 67 652 10 729 546 860 297 431 299 514

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and supplies 160 ------ (D) (D) (D) GG (D) (D) (D) 5012 Automobiles and other motor vehicles 26 ----------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5013 Motor vehicle supplies and new parts 95 ----------------- (D) (D) (D) FF (D) (D) (D) 5014 Tires and tubes 9 ------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5015 Motor vehicle parts, used 30 ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

502 Furniture and homefurnishings 38 -------------------------- 118 989 12 066 2 812 431 23 271 13 628 15 367 5021 Furniture 12 ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5023 Homefurnishings 26 ------------------------------------ (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

503 Lumber and other construction materials 59 ---------------- (D) (D) (D) FF (D) (D) (D)

5031 Lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panels 22 ----------- (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

5032 Brick, stone, and related construction materials 13 -------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5033 Roofing, siding, and insulation materials 10 --------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5039 Construction materials, n.e.c. 14 ------------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

504 Professional and commercial equipment and supplies 133 ----- 319 049 47 819 11 323 1 631 81 570 32 233 36 124

5043 Photographic equipment and supplies 3 ----------------- 1 599 104 26 5 269 52 51

5044 Office equipment 31 ------------------------------------ (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

5045 Computers and computer peripheral equipment and

software 40 ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

5046 Commercial equipment, n.e.c. 18 ------------------------ 61 678 8 370 2 189 278 15 875 5 506 5 476

5047 Medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies 25 --- (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

5048 Ophthalmic goods 6 ----------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5049 Professional equipment and supplies, n.e.c. 10 ------------ (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum 33 ------------------ (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

5051 Metals service centers and offices 32 -------------------- (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

5052 Coal and other minerals and ores 1 --------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

506 Electrical goods 87 --------------------------------------- 163 684 20 835 5 063 722 37 519 20 037 22 396

5063 Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and construction materials 48 ------------------------------ (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

5064 Electrical appliances, television and radio sets 7 --------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5065 Electronic parts and equipment, n.e.c. 32 ----------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

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Table 1. Summary Statistics for the State: 1992 mCon.

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A]

SIC

code Type of operation and kind of business Establishments

(number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Firstquarter

payroll

($1,000)

Paid

employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Operating

expenses

($1,000)

End-of-1991

inventories

($1,000)

End-of-1992

inventories

($1,000)

TYPES OF OPERATION BY KIND OF BUSINESS

mCon.

Merchant wholesalersmCon.

50 Durable goodsmCon.

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 81 --------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) FF (D) (D) (D)

5072 Hardware 29 ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5074 Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

(hydronics) 34 ---------------------------------------- 69 753 8 909 1 884 302 17 286 12 187 10 966

5075 Warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and

supplies 13 ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5078 Refrigeration equipment and supplies 5 ----------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 191 --------------------- 370 903 44 608 10 791 1 488 91 931 46 396 46 750 5082 Construction and mining (except petroleum) machinery

and equipment 9 ------------------------------------- 23 757 3 019 696 105 5 944 3 196 4 593 5083 Farm and garden machinery and equipment 11 ----------- 11 578 1 362 308 85 2 626 3 007 2 790 5084 Industrial machinery and equipment 80 ------------------- (D) (D) (D) FF (D) (D) (D)

5085 Industrial supplies 54 ----------------------------------- 90 127 13 582 3 170 425 25 208 12 323 11 903 5087 Service establishment equipment and supplies 30 --------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5088 Transportation equipment and supplies, except motor vehicles 7 ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D)

509 Miscellaneous durable goods 243 --------------------------- (D) (D) (D) HH (D) (D) (D)

5091 Sporting and recreational goods and supplies 22 ---------- (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

5092 Toys and hobby goods and supplies 11 ------------------ (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5093 Scrap and waste materials 43 --------------------------- 130 953 9 853 2 318 376 31 729 17 749 17 894

5094 Jewelry, watches, precious stones, and precious metals 145 - (D) (D) (D) HH (D) (D) (D)

5099 Durable goods, n.e.c. 22 -------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

51 Nondurable goods 509 ------------------------------------- 2 243 604 147 975 34 387 5 376 303 530 142 272 155 140

511 Paper and paper products 51 ------------------------------ 126 594 12 814 2 964 523 26 606 8 972 9 260

5111 Printing and writing paper 8 ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5112 Stationery and office supplies 28 ------------------------ (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

5113 Industrial and personal service paper 15 ------------------ (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 12 --------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5122 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 12 ------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 46 ---------------------- 91 218 10 774 2 505 354 25 595 20 346 22 798

5131 Piece goods, notions, and other dry goods 26 ------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5136 Men’s and boys’ clothing and furnishings 8 -------------- (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D)

5137 Women’s, children’s, and infants’ clothing and

accessories 9 ---------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5139 Footwear 3 ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D)

514 Groceries and related products 198 ------------------------- (D) (D) (D) GG (D) (D) (D)

5141 Groceries, general line 15 ------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5142 Packaged frozen foods 13 ------------------------------ (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5143 Dairy products, except dried or canned 10 ---------------- 31 192 2 884 694 172 5 375 405 374

5144 Poultry and poultry products 5 -------------------------- 16 111 860 154 35 1 715 701 90

5145 Confectionery 11 --------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5146 Fish and seafoods 64 ---------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) FF (D) (D) (D)

5147 Meats and meat products 15 ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) FF (D) (D) (D)

5148 Fresh fruits and vegetables 22 -------------------------- (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

5149 Groceries and related products, n.e.c. 43 ----------------- 93 996 6 187 1 407 249 14 112 9 319 7 586

515 Farm-product raw materials 5 ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5153 Grain and field beans 4 -------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D) 5154 Livestock – ------------------------------------------- – – – – – – – 5159 Farm-product raw materials, n.e.c. 1 -------------------- (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D)

516 Chemicals and allied products 53 -------------------------- 190 950 20 501 4 840 581 38 457 15 129 15 237

5162 Plastics materials and basic forms and shapes 13 --------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5169 Chemicals and allied products, n.e.c. 40 ------------------ (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

517 Petroleum and petroleum products 26 ---------------------- (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

5171 Petroleum bulk stations and terminals 16 ----------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5172 Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers, except

bulk stations and terminals 10 -------------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages 13 ------------- (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D) 5181 Beer and ale 6 --------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

5182 Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages 7 ---------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods 105 ----------------------- (D) (D) (D) FF (D) (D) (D)

5191 Farm supplies 21 -------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5192 Books, periodicals, and newspapers 10 ------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5193 Flowers, nursery stock, and florists’ supplies 8 ----------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

5194 Tobacco and tobacco products 7 ----------------------- 36 523 1 174 318 78 2 320 2 185 1 168

5198 Paints, varnishes, and supplies 8 ----------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

5199 Nondurable goods, n.e.c. 51 ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

Manufacturers’ sales branches and sales

offices 88 ---------------------------------------- 1 519 174 103 741 25 496 2 862 202 482 137 699 132 751

50 Durable goods 50 ----------------------------------------- 792 764 61 403 14 873 1 619 125 021 94 882 102 625

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and supplies 1 ------ (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

502 Furniture and homefurnishings 2 -------------------------- (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D)

503 Lumber and other construction materials 3 ---------------- 10 855 355 86 12 1 051 1 396 722 504 Professional and commercial equipment and supplies 14 ----- 262 398 28 818 7 477 587 47 175 9 820 10 371 505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum 2 ------------------ (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

506 Electrical goods 7 --------------------------------------- 26 737 3 967 1 071 105 6 385 1 247 1 140

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Table 1. Summary Statistics for the State: 1992 mCon.

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A]

SIC

code Type of operation and kind of business Establishments

(number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Firstquarter

payroll

($1,000)

Paid

employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Operating

expenses

($1,000)

End-of-1991

inventories

($1,000)

End-of-1992

inventories

($1,000)

TYPES OF OPERATION BY KIND OF BUSINESS

mCon.

Manufacturers’ sales branches and sales

officesmCon.

50 Durable goodsmCon.

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 5 --------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 9 --------------------- 21 463 2 217 564 78 3 550 1 019 1 007

509 Miscellaneous durable goods 7 --------------------------- (D) (D) (D) EE (D) (D) (D)

51 Nondurable goods 38 ------------------------------------- 726 410 42 338 10 623 1 243 77 461 42 817 30 126

511 Paper and paper products 8 ------------------------------ 24 330 2 444 652 80 4 665 650 685 512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 1 --------- (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D)

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 1 ---------------------- (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D)

514 Groceries and related products 5 ------------------------- 149 543 27 733 6 633 847 41 164 4 886 4 149 515 Farm-product raw materials – ---------------------------- – – – – – – – 516 Chemicals and allied products 13 -------------------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

517 Petroleum and petroleum products 4 ---------------------- (D) (D) (D) CC (D) (D) (D)

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages – ------------- – – – – – – – 519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods 6 ----------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

Agents, brokers, and commission merchants 149 ---- 553 985 17 232 3 773 571 32 406 1 668 1 648

50 Durable goods 107 ----------------------------------------- 277 858 10 079 2 360 374 20 064 1 623 1 610

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and supplies 2 ------ (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

502 Furniture and homefurnishings 2 -------------------------- (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D) 503 Lumber and other construction materials 3 ---------------- (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D)

504 Professional and commercial equipment and supplies 14 ----- 48 293 3 378 763 100 5 241 921 1 004 505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum 4 ------------------ (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D)

506 Electrical goods 13 --------------------------------------- 59 315 1 079 187 28 2 758 – –

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 5 --------------------------------------------- 8 259 268 54 15 571 – –

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 28 --------------------- 62 620 2 773 626 79 5 124 396 328

509 Miscellaneous durable goods 36 --------------------------- 54 912 1 675 423 94 3 594 34 6

51 Nondurable goods 42 ------------------------------------- 276 127 7 153 1 413 197 12 342 45 38

511 Paper and paper products 7 ------------------------------ 36 656 1 323 303 37 2 673 2 1

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 3 --------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 6 ---------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

514 Groceries and related products 10 ------------------------- (D) (D) (D) BB (D) (D) (D)

515 Farm-product raw materials 1 ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D)

516 Chemicals and allied products 3 -------------------------- (D) (D) (D) AA (D) (D) (D)

517 Petroleum and petroleum products – ---------------------- – – – – – – –

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages – ------------- – – – – – – –

519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods 12 ----------------------- 62 284 1 713 180 24 2 677 43 37

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Table 2. Selected Ratios for the State: 1992

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A]

SIC

code Type of operation and kind of business

Sales Annual payroll

Per establishment

(dollars)

Per employee1

(dollars)

Per employee1

(dollars)

As percent

of operating expenses

Employees

per establishment1

(number)

Operating

expenses

as percent of sales

End-of-1992

inventories

as percent of sales

Wholesale trade 3 ----------------------------- 753 848 340 263 28 218 50.8 11 16.3 8.9

50 Durable goods 2 ----------------------------------------- 878 107 267 405 27 814 51.1 11 20.3 11.9

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and supplies 1 ------ 682 785 199 632 22 667 51.7 8 22.0 13.7

5012 Automobiles and other motor vehicles (D) ----------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5013 Motor vehicle supplies and new parts 1 ----------------- 318 742 144 540 20 990 51.2 9 28.4 17.2

5014 Tires and tubes (D) ------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5015 Motor vehicle parts, used (D) ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

502 Furniture and homefurnishings 3 -------------------------- 336 119 315 579 28 471 51.7 11 17.5 11.0

5021 Furniture 1 ------------------------------------------- 824 923 257 870 36 457 56.8 7 24.9 8.8

5023 Homefurnishings 4 ------------------------------------ 013 552 330 662 26 384 50.0 12 15.9 11.4

503 Lumber and other construction materials 2 ---------------- 804 677 295 468 32 144 51.1 9 21.3 10.2 5031 Lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panels 3 ----------- 182 333 279 766 27 454 52.8 11 18.6 12.3 5032 Brick, stone, and related construction materials (D) -------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5033 Roofing, siding, and insulation materials (D) --------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5039 Construction materials, n.e.c. (D) ------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

504 Professional and commercial equipment and supplies 3 ----- 911 429 271 674 34 519 59.7 14 21.3 7.5

5043 Photographic equipment and supplies 533 ----------------- 000 319 800 20 800 38.7 2 16.8 3.2

5044 Office equipment (D) ------------------------------------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5045 Computers and computer peripheral equipment and

software 4 ------------------------------------------- 406 958 287 020 41 749 65.2 15 22.3 6.5

5046 Commercial equipment, n.e.c. 3 ------------------------ 042 190 228 164 30 071 52.6 13 25.1 8.6

5047 Medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies 5 --- 194 000 456 320 34 171 63.6 11 11.8 6.2

5048 Ophthalmic goods 2 ----------------------------------- 123 714 148 660 23 250 46.1 14 33.9 24.6

5049 Professional equipment and supplies, n.e.c. (D) ------------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum 5 ------------------ 383 821 380 379 28 846 50.5 14 15.0 12.2

5051 Metals service centers and offices (D) -------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5052 Coal and other minerals and ores (D) --------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

506 Electrical goods 2 --------------------------------------- 333 981 292 089 30 270 55.5 8 18.7 9.4 5063 Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and construction materials 2 ------------------------------ 312 316 254 444 29 956 57.1 9 20.6 12.8 5064 Electrical appliances, television and radio sets (D) --------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5065 Electronic parts and equipment, n.e.c. (D) ----------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 5 --------------------------------------------- 047 934 451 683 32 437 47.3 11 15.2 19.1

5072 Hardware (D) ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5074 Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

(hydronics) (D) ---------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5075 Warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and

supplies (D) ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5078 Refrigeration equipment and supplies (D) ----------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 1 --------------------- 995 553 276 587 30 151 49.3 7 22.1 10.6

5082 Construction and mining (except petroleum) machinery

and equipment 2 ------------------------------------- 639 667 226 257 28 752 50.8 12 25.0 19.3

5083 Farm and garden machinery and equipment 1 ----------- 052 545 136 212 16 024 51.9 8 22.7 24.1

5084 Industrial machinery and equipment 2 ------------------- 557 317 330 797 32 209 47.2 8 20.6 9.2

5085 Industrial supplies 1 ----------------------------------- 625 864 217 519 31 805 53.8 7 27.2 12.6

5087 Service establishment equipment and supplies 1 --------- 302 639 249 441 24 968 47.2 5 21.2 6.6

5088 Transportation equipment and supplies, except motor

vehicles 1 ------------------------------------------- 207 667 494 045 27 318 50.3 2 11.0 9.4

509 Miscellaneous durable goods 2 --------------------------- 802 150 205 491 22 007 46.2 14 23.2 12.4

5091 Sporting and recreational goods and supplies 5 ---------- 194 440 314 433 26 424 41.1 17 20.5 12.2

5092 Toys and hobby goods and supplies (D) ------------------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5093 Scrap and waste materials 3 --------------------------- 045 419 348 279 26 205 31.1 9 24.2 13.7

5094 Jewelry, watches, precious stones, and precious metals 2 - 916 657 171 042 20 716 50.6 17 23.9 12.5

5099 Durable goods, n.e.c. (D) -------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

51 Nondurable goods 5 ------------------------------------- 511 275 476 253 28 971 50.2 12 12.1 5.7

511 Paper and paper products 2 ------------------------------ 842 121 293 094 25 908 48.8 10 18.1 5.3 5111 Printing and writing paper (D) ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5112 Stationery and office supplies (D) ------------------------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5113 Industrial and personal service paper 3 ------------------ 771 684 356 527 24 169 45.2 11 15.0 5.4

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries (D) --------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5122 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries (D) ------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 2 ---------------------- 361 491 300 863 29 132 42.9 8 22.6 22.7

5131 Piece goods, notions, and other dry goods 2 ------------- 492 667 273 585 32 614 41.6 9 28.6 27.5

5136 Men’s and boys’ clothing and furnishings (D) -------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5137 Women’s, children’s, and infants’ clothing and

accessories 3 ---------------------------------------- 613 308 439 000 27 551 46.1 8 13.6 17.8

5139 Footwear (D) ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

514 Groceries and related products 5 ------------------------- 988 521 413 604 26 584 52.2 14 12.3 4.7 5141 Groceries, general line 2 ------------------------------- 117 938 329 000 23 155 40.2 6 17.5 5.2

5142 Packaged frozen foods 7 ------------------------------ 655 143 956 893 48 134 56.6 8 8.9 10.2

5143 Dairy products, except dried or canned 3 ---------------- 119 200 181 349 16 767 53.7 17 17.2 1.2

5144 Poultry and poultry products 3 -------------------------- 222 200 460 314 24 571 50.1 7 10.6 .6

5145 Confectionery (D) --------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5146 Fish and seafoods 3 ---------------------------------- 570 631 424 298 22 155 43.6 8 12.0 2.4

5147 Meats and meat products (D) ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5148 Fresh fruits and vegetables 5 -------------------------- 906 957 367 189 20 727 42.6 16 13.3 1.5

5149 Groceries and related products, n.e.c. (D) ----------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

515 Farm-product raw materials 1 ---------------------------- 022 000 278 727 15 818 42.2 4 13.4 2.4 5153 Grain and field beans (D) -------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) 5154 Livestock – ------------------------------------------- – – – – – – 5159 Farm-product raw materials, n.e.c. (D) -------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

516 Chemicals and allied products 4 -------------------------- 565 812 433 344 35 963 47.7 11 17.4 6.5

5162 Plastics materials and basic forms and shapes 4 --------- 588 667 474 690 36 069 49.0 10 15.5 7.8 5169 Chemicals and allied products, n.e.c. 4 ------------------ 559 463 423 043 35 936 47.4 11 17.9 6.1

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Table 2. Selected Ratios for the State: 1992 mCon.

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A]

SIC

code Type of operation and kind of business

Sales Annual payroll

Per establishment

(dollars)

Per employee1

(dollars)

Per employee1

(dollars)

As percent

of operating expenses

Employees

per establishment1

(number)

Operating

expenses

as percent of sales

End-of-1992

inventories

as percent of sales

Wholesale trade mCon.

51 Nondurable goodsmCon.

517 Petroleum and petroleum products 27 ---------------------- 754 433 1 982 460 32 379 40.9 14 4.0 4.0

5171 Petroleum bulk stations and terminals 41 ----------------- 387 368 2 480 631 34 394 40.4 17 3.4 4.0

5172 Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers, except

bulk stations and terminals 4 -------------------------- 206 636 449 252 26 175 43.5 9 13.4 3.1

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages (D) ------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5181 Beer and ale (D) --------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5182 Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages (D) ---------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods (D) ----------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5191 Farm supplies 731 -------------------------------------- 478 137 902 20 967 53.4 5 28.5 10.5 5192 Books, periodicals, and newspapers 2 ------------------- 204 333 249 547 24 802 46.1 9 21.6 3.9 5193 Flowers, nursery stock, and florists’ supplies (D) ----------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5194 Tobacco and tobacco products 5 ----------------------- 217 571 468 244 15 051 50.6 11 6.4 3.2 5198 Paints, varnishes, and supplies (D) ----------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5199 Nondurable goods, n.e.c. 2 ---------------------------- 035 246 308 065 30 970 58.5 7 17.2 5.3

Merchant wholesalers 2 -------------------------- 982 337 284 067 26 721 50.6 10 18.6 9.9

50 Durable goods 2 ----------------------------------------- 274 440 217 290 26 318 51.6 10 23.5 12.8

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and supplies (D) ------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5012 Automobiles and other motor vehicles (D) ----------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5013 Motor vehicle supplies and new parts (D) ----------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5014 Tires and tubes (D) ------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5015 Motor vehicle parts, used (D) ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

502 Furniture and homefurnishings 3 -------------------------- 131 289 276 077 27 995 51.8 11 19.6 12.9 5021 Furniture (D) ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5023 Homefurnishings (D) ------------------------------------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

503 Lumber and other construction materials (D) ---------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5031 Lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panels (D) ----------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5032 Brick, stone, and related construction materials (D) -------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5033 Roofing, siding, and insulation materials (D) --------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5039 Construction materials, n.e.c. (D) ------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

504 Professional and commercial equipment and supplies 2 ----- 398 865 195 616 29 319 58.6 12 25.6 11.3

5043 Photographic equipment and supplies 533 ----------------- 000 319 800 20 800 38.7 2 16.8 3.2

5044 Office equipment (D) ------------------------------------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5045 Computers and computer peripheral equipment and

software (D) ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5046 Commercial equipment, n.e.c. 3 ------------------------ 426 556 221 863 30 108 52.7 15 25.7 8.9

5047 Medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies (D) --- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5048 Ophthalmic goods (D) ----------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5049 Professional equipment and supplies, n.e.c. (D) ------------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum (D) ------------------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5051 Metals service centers and offices (D) -------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5052 Coal and other minerals and ores (D) --------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

506 Electrical goods 1 --------------------------------------- 881 425 226 709 28 857 55.5 8 22.9 13.7 5063 Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and

construction materials (D) ------------------------------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5064 Electrical appliances, television and radio sets (D) --------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5065 Electronic parts and equipment, n.e.c. (D) ----------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies (D) --------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5072 Hardware (D) ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5074 Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

(hydronics) 2 ---------------------------------------- 051 559 230 970 29 500 51.5 9 24.8 15.7

5075 Warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and

supplies (D) ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5078 Refrigeration equipment and supplies (D) ----------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 1 --------------------- 941 901 249 263 29 978 48.5 8 24.8 12.6

5082 Construction and mining (except petroleum) machinery

and equipment 2 ------------------------------------- 639 667 226 257 28 752 50.8 12 25.0 19.3

5083 Farm and garden machinery and equipment 1 ----------- 052 545 136 212 16 024 51.9 8 22.7 24.1

5084 Industrial machinery and equipment (D) ------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5085 Industrial supplies 1 ----------------------------------- 669 019 212 064 31 958 53.9 8 28.0 13.2

5087 Service establishment equipment and supplies (D) --------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5088 Transportation equipment and supplies, except motor

vehicles (D) ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

509 Miscellaneous durable goods (D) --------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5091 Sporting and recreational goods and supplies (D) ---------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5092 Toys and hobby goods and supplies (D) ------------------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5093 Scrap and waste materials 3 --------------------------- 045 419 348 279 26 205 31.1 9 24.2 13.7 5094 Jewelry, watches, precious stones, and precious metals (D) - (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5099 Durable goods, n.e.c. (D) -------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

51 Nondurable goods 4 ------------------------------------- 407 866 417 337 27 525 48.8 11 13.5 6.9

511 Paper and paper products 2 ------------------------------ 482 235 242 054 24 501 48.2 10 21.0 7.3

5111 Printing and writing paper (D) ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5112 Stationery and office supplies (D) ------------------------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5113 Industrial and personal service paper (D) ------------------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries (D) --------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5122 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries (D) ------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 1 ---------------------- 983 000 257 678 30 435 42.1 8 28.1 25.0

5131 Piece goods, notions, and other dry goods (D) ------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5136 Men’s and boys’ clothing and furnishings (D) -------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5137 Women’s, children’s, and infants’ clothing and

accessories (D) ---------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5139 Footwear (D) ------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

See footnotes at end of table.

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Table 2. Selected Ratios for the State: 1992 mCon.

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A]

SIC

code Type of operation and kind of business

Sales Annual payroll

Per establishment

(dollars)

Per employee1

(dollars)

Per employee1

(dollars)

As percent

of operating expenses

Employees

per establishment1

(number)

Operating

expenses

as percent of sales

End-of-1992

inventories

as percent of sales

Merchant wholesalersmCon.

51 Nondurable goodsmCon.

514 Groceries and related products (D) ------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5141 Groceries, general line (D) ------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5142 Packaged frozen foods (D) ------------------------------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5143 Dairy products, except dried or canned 3 ---------------- 119 200 181 349 16 767 53.7 17 17.2 1.2 5144 Poultry and poultry products 3 -------------------------- 222 200 460 314 24 571 50.1 7 10.6 .6 5145 Confectionery (D) --------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5146 Fish and seafoods (D) ---------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5147 Meats and meat products (D) ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5148 Fresh fruits and vegetables (D) -------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5149 Groceries and related products, n.e.c. 2 ----------------- 185 953 377 494 24 847 43.8 6 15.0 8.1

515 Farm-product raw materials (D) ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5153 Grain and field beans (D) -------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5154 Livestock – ------------------------------------------- – – – – – –

5159 Farm-product raw materials, n.e.c. (D) -------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

516 Chemicals and allied products 3 -------------------------- 602 830 328 657 35 286 53.3 11 20.1 8.0

5162 Plastics materials and basic forms and shapes (D) --------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5169 Chemicals and allied products, n.e.c. (D) ------------------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

517 Petroleum and petroleum products (D) ---------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5171 Petroleum bulk stations and terminals (D) ----------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5172 Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers, except

bulk stations and terminals (D) -------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages (D) ------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5181 Beer and ale (D) --------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5182 Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages (D) ---------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods (D) ----------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5191 Farm supplies (D) -------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5192 Books, periodicals, and newspapers (D) ------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5193 Flowers, nursery stock, and florists’ supplies (D) ----------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5194 Tobacco and tobacco products 5 ----------------------- 217 571 468 244 15 051 50.6 11 6.4 3.2

5198 Paints, varnishes, and supplies (D) ----------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

5199 Nondurable goods, n.e.c. (D) ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

Manufacturers’ sales branches and sales

offices 17 ---------------------------------------- 263 341 530 809 36 248 51.2 33 13.3 8.7

50 Durable goods 15 ----------------------------------------- 855 280 489 663 37 926 49.1 32 15.8 12.9

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and supplies (D) ------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

502 Furniture and homefurnishings (D) -------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) 503 Lumber and other construction materials 3 ---------------- 618 333 904 583 29 583 33.8 4 9.7 6.7 504 Professional and commercial equipment and supplies 18 ----- 742 714 447 015 49 094 61.1 42 18.0 4.0 505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum (D) ------------------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

506 Electrical goods 3 --------------------------------------- 819 571 254 638 37 781 62.1 15 23.9 4.3

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies (D) --------------------------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 2 --------------------- 384 778 275 167 28 423 62.5 9 16.5 4.7

509 Miscellaneous durable goods (D) --------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

51 Nondurable goods 19 ------------------------------------- 116 053 584 401 34 061 54.7 33 10.7 4.1

511 Paper and paper products 3 ------------------------------ 041 250 304 125 30 550 52.4 10 19.2 2.8 512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries (D) --------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions (D) ---------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

514 Groceries and related products 29 ------------------------- 908 600 176 556 32 743 67.4 169 27.5 2.8 515 Farm-product raw materials – ---------------------------- – – – – – – 516 Chemicals and allied products (D) -------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

517 Petroleum and petroleum products (D) ---------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages – ------------- – – – – – – 519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods (D) ----------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

Agents, brokers, and commission merchants 3 ---- 718 020 970 201 30 179 53.2 4 5.8 .3

50 Durable goods 2 ----------------------------------------- 596 804 742 936 26 949 50.2 3 7.2 .6

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and supplies (D) ------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

502 Furniture and homefurnishings (D) -------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

503 Lumber and other construction materials (D) ---------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

504 Professional and commercial equipment and supplies 3 ----- 449 500 482 930 33 780 64.5 7 10.9 2.1

505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum (D) ------------------ (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

506 Electrical goods 4 --------------------------------------- 562 692 2 118 393 38 536 39.1 2 4.6 –

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 1 --------------------------------------------- 651 800 550 600 17 867 46.9 3 6.9 –

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 2 --------------------- 236 429 792 658 35 101 54.1 3 8.2 .5

509 Miscellaneous durable goods 1 --------------------------- 525 333 584 170 17 819 46.6 3 6.5 –

51 Nondurable goods 6 ------------------------------------- 574 452 1 401 660 36 310 58.0 5 4.5 –

511 Paper and paper products 5 ------------------------------ 236 571 990 703 35 757 49.5 5 7.3 – 512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries (D) --------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions (D) ---------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

514 Groceries and related products (D) ------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

515 Farm-product raw materials (D) ---------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

516 Chemicals and allied products (D) -------------------------- (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

517 Petroleum and petroleum products – ---------------------- – – – – – – 518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages – ------------- – – – – – – 519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods 5 ----------------------- 190 333 2 595 167 71 375 64.0 2 4.3 .1

1Based on number of employees for pay period including March 12.

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Table 3. Comparative Statistics for the State: 1992 and 1987

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A]

SIC

code Type of operation and kind of business

Establishments Sales Annual payroll

Paid employees for pay

period including March 12

1992 (number)1987 (number)1992 ($1,000)1987 ($1,000)

Percent

change

1987 to 19921992 ($1,000)1987 ($1,000)

Percent

change

1987 to 19921992 (number)1987 (number)

Wholesale trade 1 --------------------------- 771 1 724 6 648 064 6 056 691 9.8 551 316 490 802 12.3 19 538 22 284

50 Durable goods 1 --------------------------------------- 182 1 121 3 401 923 2 888 942 17.8 353 850 310 009 14.1 12 722 13 888

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and supplies 163 --- 165 274 294 427 343 –35.8 31 145 38 954 –20.0 1 374 2 048 5012 Automobiles and other motor vehicles 27 -------------- 33 (D) 163 652 (D) (D) 10 240 (D) EE 431

5013 Motor vehicle supplies and new parts 97 --------------- 97 127 918 235 017 –45.6 18 576 24 220 –23.3 885 1 332 5014 Tires and tubes 9 ----------------------------------- 8 (D) 11 087 (D) (D) 1 035 (D) BB 58

5015 Motor vehicle parts, used 30 -------------------------- 27 (D) 17 587 (D) (D) 3 459 (D) CC 227

502 Furniture and homefurnishings 42 ----------------------- 35 140 117 78 571 78.3 12 641 9 810 28.9 444 439 5021 Furniture 13 ----------------------------------------- 13 23 724 22 705 4.5 3 354 3 004 11.7 92 144 5023 Homefurnishings 29 ---------------------------------- 22 116 393 55 866 108.3 9 287 6 806 36.5 352 295

503 Lumber and other construction materials 65 -------------- 55 182 304 271 644 –32.9 19 833 23 285 –14.8 617 911 5031 Lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panels 24 -------- 16 76 376 140 798 –45.8 7 495 9 332 –19.7 273 388 5032 Brick, stone, and related construction materials 15 ------ 11 (D) 41 391 (D) (D) 3 748 (D) CC 170

5033 Roofing, siding, and insulation materials 11 ------------- 13 (D) 52 027 (D) (D) 4 494 (D) CC 183

5039 Construction materials, n.e.c. 15 ----------------------- 15 (D) 37 428 (D) (D) 5 711 (D) BB 170

504 Professional and commercial equipment and supplies 161 --- 143 629 740 394 770 59.5 80 015 65 498 22.2 2 318 2 616 5043 Photographic equipment and supplies 3 --------------- 4 1 599 2 629 –39.2 104 177 –41.2 5 13 5044 Office equipment 34 --------------------------------- 33 (D) 61 201 (D) (D) 16 601 (D) FF 681

5045 Computers and computer peripheral equipment and software 48 ---------------------------------------- 44 211 534 187 920 12.6 30 769 25 978 18.4 737 881 5046 Commercial equipment, n.e.c. 21 ---------------------- 26 63 886 67 500 –5.4 8 420 11 996 –29.8 280 503 5047 Medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies 34 - 20 176 596 51 216 244.8 13 224 5 753 129.9 387 254 5048 Ophthalmic goods 7 -------------------------------- 5 14 866 8 949 66.1 2 325 2 850 –18.4 100 175 5049 Professional equipment and supplies, n.e.c. 14 ---------- 11 (D) 15 355 (D) (D) 2 143 (D) CC 109

505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum 39 ---------------- 40 209 969 236 525 –11.2 15 923 24 496 –35.0 552 890 5051 Metals service centers and offices 38 ------------------ 39 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) FF FF

5052 Coal and other minerals and ores 1 ------------------ 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB BB

506 Electrical goods 107 ------------------------------------ 102 249 736 237 922 5.0 25 881 25 039 3.4 855 1 078 5063 Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and construction materials 57 ------------------------ r

52 131 802 r140 635 –6.3 15 517 r14 672 5.8 518 r652 5064 Electrical appliances, television and radio sets 8 ------- 8 (D) 23 397 (D) (D) 1 882 (D) BB 79

5065 Electronic parts and equipment, n.e.c. 42 --------------- 42 (D) 73 890 (D) (D) 8 485 (D) EE 347

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 91 ------------------------------------------- 85 459 362 162 298 183.0 32 988 16 955 94.6 1 017 769 5072 Hardware 33 ---------------------------------------- 30 (D) 67 149 (D) (D) 6 306 (D) FF 318

5074 Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

(hydronics) 37 -------------------------------------- 40 (D) 75 902 (D) (D) 7 876 (D) EE 347

5075 Warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and

supplies 16 ----------------------------------------- 8 (D) 9 913 (D) (D) 1 629 (D) BB 62

5078 Refrigeration equipment and supplies 5 --------------- 7 (D) 9 334 (D) (D) 1 144 (D) BB 42

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 228 ------------------ 214 454 986 414 418 9.8 49 598 42 427 16.9 1 645 1 759

5082 Construction and mining (except petroleum)

machinery and equipment 9 ------------------------ 12 23 757 31 019 –23.4 3 019 4 264 –29.2 105 138

5083 Farm and garden machinery and equipment 11 --------- 7 11 578 9 856 17.5 1 362 942 44.6 85 50

5084 Industrial machinery and equipment 104 ----------------- r95 265 961 r222 519 19.5 25 896 r20 806 24.5 804 r877

5085 Industrial supplies 59 --------------------------------- 58 95 926 84 742 13.2 14 026 9 283 51.1 441 397

5087 Service establishment equipment and supplies 36 ------- 33 46 895 53 797 –12.8 4 694 6 325 –25.8 188 263

5088 Transportation equipment and supplies, except motor

vehicles 9 ----------------------------------------- 9 10 869 12 485 –12.9 601 807 –25.5 22 34

509 Miscellaneous durable goods 286 ------------------------ 282 801 415 665 451 20.4 85 826 63 545 35.1 3 900 3 378

5091 Sporting and recreational goods and supplies 25 -------- 15 129 861 51 352 152.9 10 913 3 525 209.6 413 149

5092 Toys and hobby goods and supplies 12 ---------------- 7 (D) 3 130 (D) (D) 462 (D) BB 30

5093 Scrap and waste materials 43 ------------------------- 48 130 953 169 786 –22.9 9 853 11 548 –14.7 376 503

5094 Jewelry, watches, precious stones, and precious

metals 172 ------------------------------------------ 177 501 665 415 361 20.8 60 761 45 145 34.6 2 933 2 517

5099 Durable goods, n.e.c. 34 ------------------------------ 35 (D) 25 822 (D) (D) 2 865 (D) CC 179

51 Nondurable goods 589 ----------------------------------- 603 3 246 141 3 167 749 2.5 197 466 180 793 9.2 6 816 8 396

511 Paper and paper products 66 --------------------------- 74 187 580 176 190 6.5 16 581 18 919 –12.4 640 836

5111 Printing and writing paper 9 -------------------------- 9 (D) 57 518 (D) (D) 4 245 (D) BB 144

5112 Stationery and office supplies 38 ---------------------- 39 (D) 67 206 (D) (D) 8 487 (D) EE 425

5113 Industrial and personal service paper 19 --------------- 26 71 662 51 466 39.2 4 858 6 187 –21.5 201 267

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 16 ------ 12 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) CC CC

5122 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 16 ---- 12 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) CC CC

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 53 -------------------- 43 125 159 145 577 –14.0 12 119 10 335 17.3 416 497

5131 Piece goods, notions, and other dry goods 27 ---------- 24 67 302 59 746 12.6 8 023 5 646 42.1 246 290

5136 Men’s and boys’ clothing and furnishings 9 ------------ 7 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB BB

5137 Women’s, children’s, and infants’ clothing and

accessories 13 ------------------------------------- 8 46 973 38 119 23.2 2 948 3 215 –8.3 107 145

5139 Footwear 4 ---------------------------------------- 4 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB BB

514 Groceries and related products 213 ----------------------- 213 1 275 555 1 243 351 2.6 81 985 66 557 23.2 3 084 3 603

5141 Groceries, general line 16 ---------------------------- 12 33 887 (D) (D) 2 385 (D) (D) 103 FF

5142 Packaged frozen foods 14 ---------------------------- 12 107 172 46 018 132.9 5 391 2 355 128.9 112 81

5143 Dairy products, except dried or canned 10 -------------- 13 31 192 (D) (D) 2 884 (D) (D) 172 CC

5144 Poultry and poultry products 5 ----------------------- 11 16 111 (D) (D) 860 (D) (D) 35 CC

5145 Confectionery 12 ------------------------------------ 14 (D) 57 160 (D) (D) 3 025 (D) CC 152

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Table 3. Comparative Statistics for the State: 1992 and 1987 mCon.

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A]

SIC

code Type of operation and kind of business

Establishments Sales Annual payroll

Paid employees for pay

period including March 12

1992 (number)1987 (number)1992 ($1,000)1987 ($1,000)

Percent

change

1987 to 19921992 ($1,000)1987 ($1,000)

Percent

change

1987 to 19921992 (number)1987 (number)

Wholesale trade mCon.

51 Nondurable goodsmCon.

514 Groceries and related products mCon. 5146 Fish and seafoods 65 -------------------------------- 55 232 091 191 698 21.1 12 119 10 324 17.4 547 573 5147 Meats and meat products 18 -------------------------- 29 (D) 228 061 (D) (D) 9 009 (D) FF 432

5148 Fresh fruits and vegetables 23 ------------------------ 21 135 860 127 803 6.3 7 669 11 704 –34.5 370 499 5149 Groceries and related products, n.e.c. 50 --------------- 46 (D) 146 682 (D) (D) 13 132 (D) GG 560

515 Farm-product raw materials 6 -------------------------- 2 6 132 (D) (D) 348 (D) (D) 22 AA

5153 Grain and field beans 4 ----------------------------- 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) AA AA

5154 Livestock – ---------------------------------------- – – – – – – – – –

5159 Farm-product raw materials, n.e.c. 2 ------------------ 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) AA AA

516 Chemicals and allied products 69 ------------------------ 62 315 041 234 142 34.6 26 145 22 945 13.9 727 805

5162 Plastics materials and basic forms and shapes 15 ------- 15 68 830 41 075 67.6 5 230 3 176 64.7 145 123

5169 Chemicals and allied products, n.e.c. 54 ---------------- 47 246 211 193 067 27.5 20 915 19 769 5.8 582 682

517 Petroleum and petroleum products 30 -------------------- 36 832 633 753 831 10.5 13 599 15 806 –14.0 420 561 5171 Petroleum bulk stations and terminals 19 --------------- 24 786 360 715 585 9.9 10 903 13 913 –21.6 317 467 5172 Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers,

except bulk stations and terminals 11 ----------------- 12 46 273 38 246 21.0 2 696 1 893 42.4 103 94

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages 13 ----------- 19 (D) 202 004 (D) (D) 20 765 (D) EE 665

5181 Beer and ale 6 ------------------------------------- 8 (D) 100 031 (D) (D) 10 858 (D) EE 287

5182 Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages 7 -------------- 11 (D) 101 973 (D) (D) 9 907 (D) CC 378

519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods 123 --------------------- 142 (D) 288 963 (D) (D) 20 969 (D) FF 1 230

5191 Farm supplies 23 ------------------------------------ 23 16 824 26 784 –37.2 2 558 2 911 –12.1 122 136

5192 Books, periodicals, and newspapers 12 ---------------- 9 26 452 21 587 22.5 2 629 2 703 –2.7 106 130

5193 Flowers, nursery stock, and florists’ supplies 9 --------- 12 (D) 20 639 (D) (D) 2 726 (D) CC 181

5194 Tobacco and tobacco products 7 --------------------- 10 36 523 85 707 –57.4 1 174 2 770 –57.6 78 195

5198 Paints, varnishes, and supplies 11 --------------------- 10 (D) 8 700 (D) (D) 998 (D) BB 60

5199 Nondurable goods, n.e.c. 61 -------------------------- 78 124 150 125 546 –1.1 12 481 8 861 40.9 403 528

Merchant wholesalers 1 ------------------------ 534 1 510 4 574 905 4 579 185 –.1 430 343 417 289 3.1 16 105 19 641

50 Durable goods 1 --------------------------------------- 025 986 2 331 301 2 272 964 2.6 282 368 264 187 6.9 10 729 12 339

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and supplies 160 --- 157 (D) 339 204 (D) (D) 35 872 (D) GG 1 896

5012 Automobiles and other motor vehicles 26 -------------- 31 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) CC EE

5013 Motor vehicle supplies and new parts 95 --------------- 91 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) FF GG

5014 Tires and tubes 9 ----------------------------------- 8 (D) 11 087 (D) (D) 1 035 (D) BB 58

5015 Motor vehicle parts, used 30 -------------------------- 27 (D) 17 587 (D) (D) 3 459 (D) CC 227

502 Furniture and homefurnishings 38 ----------------------- 32 118 989 63 871 86.3 12 066 9 021 33.8 431 416 5021 Furniture 12 ----------------------------------------- 12 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB CC

5023 Homefurnishings 26 ---------------------------------- 20 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) EE EE

503 Lumber and other construction materials 59 -------------- 51 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) FF FF

5031 Lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panels 22 -------- 14 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) EE EE

5032 Brick, stone, and related construction materials 13 ------ 10 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) CC CC

5033 Roofing, siding, and insulation materials 10 ------------- 13 (D) 52 027 (D) (D) 4 494 (D) CC 183

5039 Construction materials, n.e.c. 14 ----------------------- 14 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB CC

504 Professional and commercial equipment and supplies 133 --- 122 319 049 252 681 26.3 47 819 46 131 3.7 1 631 2 032

5043 Photographic equipment and supplies 3 --------------- 3 1 599 (D) (D) 104 (D) (D) 5 AA

5044 Office equipment 31 --------------------------------- 29 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) EE EE

5045 Computers and computer peripheral equipment and

software 40 ---------------------------------------- 35 (D) 85 783 (D) (D) 14 063 (D) EE 565

5046 Commercial equipment, n.e.c. 18 ---------------------- 25 61 678 (D) (D) 8 370 (D) (D) 278 EE

5047 Medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies 25 - 17 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) EE CC

5048 Ophthalmic goods 6 -------------------------------- 5 (D) 8 949 (D) (D) 2 850 (D) BB 175

5049 Professional equipment and supplies, n.e.c. 10 ---------- 8 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) CC BB

505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum 33 ---------------- 34 (D) 135 236 (D) (D) 14 951 (D) EE 606

5051 Metals service centers and offices 32 ------------------ 33 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) EE FF

5052 Coal and other minerals and ores 1 ------------------ 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB BB

506 Electrical goods 87 ------------------------------------ 86 163 684 (D) (D) 20 835 (D) (D) 722 FF

5063 Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and construction materials 48 ------------------------ r

44 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) EE FF

5064 Electrical appliances, television and radio sets 7 ------- 7 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB BB

5065 Electronic parts and equipment, n.e.c. 32 --------------- 35 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) CC EE

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 81 ------------------------------------------- 80 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) FF FF

5072 Hardware 29 ---------------------------------------- 27 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) CC EE

5074 Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

(hydronics) 34 -------------------------------------- 38 69 753 (D) (D) 8 909 (D) (D) 302 EE

5075 Warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and

supplies 13 ----------------------------------------- 8 (D) 9 913 (D) (D) 1 629 (D) BB 62

5078 Refrigeration equipment and supplies 5 --------------- 7 (D) 9 334 (D) (D) 1 144 (D) BB 42

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 191 ------------------ 185 370 903 (D) (D) 44 608 (D) (D) 1 488 GG

5082 Construction and mining (except petroleum)

machinery and equipment 9 ------------------------ 11 23 757 (D) (D) 3 019 (D) (D) 105 CC

5083 Farm and garden machinery and equipment 11 --------- 7 11 578 9 856 17.5 1 362 942 44.6 85 50 5084 Industrial machinery and equipment 80 ----------------- r

78 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) FF FF

5085 Industrial supplies 54 --------------------------------- 53 90 127 62 306 44.7 13 582 8 602 57.9 425 374 5087 Service establishment equipment and supplies 30 ------- 28 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) CC CC

5088 Transportation equipment and supplies, except motor vehicles 7 ----------------------------------------- 8 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) AA BB

509 Miscellaneous durable goods 243 ------------------------ 239 (D) 573 909 (D) (D) 61 140 (D) HH 3 250

5091 Sporting and recreational goods and supplies 22 -------- 14 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) EE CC

5092 Toys and hobby goods and supplies 11 ---------------- 7 (D) 3 130 (D) (D) 462 (D) BB 30

5093 Scrap and waste materials 43 ------------------------- 47 130 953 (D) (D) 9 853 (D) (D) 376 FF

5094 Jewelry, watches, precious stones, and precious metals 145 ------------------------------------------ 143 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) HH GG

5099 Durable goods, n.e.c. 22 ------------------------------ 28 (D) 22 636 (D) (D) 2 644 (D) BB 166

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Table 3. Comparative Statistics for the State: 1992 and 1987 mCon.

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A]

SIC

code Type of operation and kind of business

Establishments Sales Annual payroll

Paid employees for pay

period including March 12

1992 (number)1987 (number)1992 ($1,000)1987 ($1,000)

Percent

change

1987 to 19921992 ($1,000)1987 ($1,000)

Percent

change

1987 to 19921992 (number)1987 (number)

Merchant wholesalersmCon.

51 Nondurable goods 509 ----------------------------------- 524 2 243 604 2 306 221 –2.7 147 975 153 102 –3.3 5 376 7 302

511 Paper and paper products 51 --------------------------- 63 126 594 137 481 –7.9 12 814 16 647 –23.0 523 761 5111 Printing and writing paper 8 -------------------------- 9 (D) 57 518 (D) (D) 4 245 (D) BB 144

5112 Stationery and office supplies 28 ---------------------- 32 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) EE EE

5113 Industrial and personal service paper 15 --------------- 22 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) CC EE

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 12 ------ 10 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB CC

5122 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 12 ---- 10 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB CC

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 46 -------------------- 35 91 218 (D) (D) 10 774 (D) (D) 354 EE

5131 Piece goods, notions, and other dry goods 26 ---------- 20 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) CC CC

5136 Men’s and boys’ clothing and furnishings 8 ------------ 6 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) AA BB

5137 Women’s, children’s, and infants’ clothing and

accessories 9 ------------------------------------- 6 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB CC

5139 Footwear 3 ---------------------------------------- 3 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) AA AA

514 Groceries and related products 198 ----------------------- 196 (D) 1 053 158 (D) (D) 54 633 (D) GG 3 129 5141 Groceries, general line 15 ---------------------------- 12 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) CC FF

5142 Packaged frozen foods 13 ---------------------------- 10 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) CC BB

5143 Dairy products, except dried or canned 10 -------------- 12 31 192 (D) (D) 2 884 (D) (D) 172 CC

5144 Poultry and poultry products 5 ----------------------- 11 16 111 (D) (D) 860 (D) (D) 35 CC

5145 Confectionery 11 ------------------------------------ 11 (D) 36 227 (D) (D) 2 710 (D) CC 107

5146 Fish and seafoods 64 -------------------------------- 53 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) FF FF

5147 Meats and meat products 15 -------------------------- 26 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) FF EE

5148 Fresh fruits and vegetables 22 ------------------------ 20 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) EE EE

5149 Groceries and related products, n.e.c. 43 --------------- 41 93 996 (D) (D) 6 187 (D) (D) 249 EE

515 Farm-product raw materials 5 -------------------------- 2 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB AA

5153 Grain and field beans 4 ----------------------------- 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) AA AA 5154 Livestock – ---------------------------------------- – – – – – – – – – 5159 Farm-product raw materials, n.e.c. 1 ------------------ 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) AA AA

516 Chemicals and allied products 53 ------------------------ 46 190 950 184 470 3.5 20 501 19 397 5.7 581 671

5162 Plastics materials and basic forms and shapes 13 ------- 11 (D) 34 304 (D) (D) 2 889 (D) CC 114

5169 Chemicals and allied products, n.e.c. 40 ---------------- 35 (D) 150 166 (D) (D) 16 508 (D) EE 557

517 Petroleum and petroleum products 26 -------------------- 27 (D) 346 812 (D) (D) 10 565 (D) EE 384

5171 Petroleum bulk stations and terminals 16 --------------- 17 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) CC EE

5172 Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers,

except bulk stations and terminals 10 ----------------- 10 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB BB

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages 13 ----------- 18 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) EE FF 5181 Beer and ale 6 ------------------------------------- 7 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) EE EE

5182 Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages 7 -------------- 11 (D) 101 973 (D) (D) 9 907 (D) CC 378

519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods 105 --------------------- 127 (D) 218 653 (D) (D) 18 751 (D) FF 1 126

5191 Farm supplies 21 ------------------------------------ 23 (D) 26 784 (D) (D) 2 911 (D) CC 136

5192 Books, periodicals, and newspapers 10 ---------------- 8 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB CC

5193 Flowers, nursery stock, and florists’ supplies 8 --------- 11 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) CC CC

5194 Tobacco and tobacco products 7 --------------------- 10 36 523 85 707 –57.4 1 174 2 770 –57.6 78 195 5198 Paints, varnishes, and supplies 8 --------------------- 7 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB BB

5199 Nondurable goods, n.e.c. 51 -------------------------- 68 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) EE EE

Manufacturers’ sales branches and sales

offices 88 ------------------------------------- 84 1 519 174 1 057 324 43.7 103 741 58 993 75.9 2 862 2 003

50 Durable goods 50 --------------------------------------- 46 792 764 400 944 97.7 61 403 37 527 63.6 1 619 1 161

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and supplies 1 --- 6 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB CC

502 Furniture and homefurnishings 2 ----------------------- 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) AA AA 503 Lumber and other construction materials 3 -------------- 3 10 855 (D) (D) 355 (D) (D) 12 AA

504 Professional and commercial equipment and supplies 14 --- 11 262 398 125 475 109.1 28 818 18 391 56.7 587 541 505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum 2 ---------------- 3 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB EE

506 Electrical goods 7 ------------------------------------ 8 26 737 (D) (D) 3 967 (D) (D) 105 CC

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 5 ------------------------------------------- 2 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) EE AA

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 9 ------------------ 9 21 463 (D) (D) 2 217 (D) (D) 78 BB

509 Miscellaneous durable goods 7 ------------------------ 3 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) EE AA

51 Nondurable goods 38 ----------------------------------- 38 726 410 656 380 10.7 42 338 21 466 97.2 1 243 842

511 Paper and paper products 8 --------------------------- 6 24 330 28 710 –15.3 2 444 1 653 47.9 80 55

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 1 ------ – (D) – (X) (D) – (X) AA –

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 1 -------------------- 2 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) AA BB

514 Groceries and related products 5 ----------------------- 8 149 543 117 876 26.9 27 733 9 401 195.0 847 375 515 Farm-product raw materials – -------------------------- – – – – – – – – – 516 Chemicals and allied products 13 ------------------------ 9 (D) 42 430 (D) (D) 2 996 (D) CC 115

517 Petroleum and petroleum products 4 -------------------- 7 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) CC CC

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages – ----------- – – – – – – – – –

519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods 6 --------------------- 6 (D) 42 326 (D) (D) 1 754 (D) BB 75

Agents, brokers, and commission merchants 149 - 130 553 985 420 182 31.8 17 232 14 520 18.7 571 640

50 Durable goods 107 --------------------------------------- 89 277 858 215 034 29.2 10 079 8 295 21.5 374 388

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and supplies 2 --- 2 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB BB

502 Furniture and homefurnishings 2 ----------------------- 2 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) AA BB

503 Lumber and other construction materials 3 -------------- 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) AA AA

504 Professional and commercial equipment and supplies 14 --- 10 48 293 16 614 190.7 3 378 976 246.1 100 43 505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum 4 ---------------- 3 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) AA AA

506 Electrical goods 13 ------------------------------------ 8 59 315 32 453 82.8 1 079 819 31.7 28 30

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Table 3. Comparative Statistics for the State: 1992 and 1987 mCon.

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A]

SIC

code Type of operation and kind of business

Establishments Sales Annual payroll

Paid employees for pay

period including March 12

1992 (number)1987 (number)1992 ($1,000)1987 ($1,000)

Percent

change

1987 to 19921992 ($1,000)1987 ($1,000)

Percent

change

1987 to 19921992 (number)1987 (number)

Agents, brokers, and commission merchants

mCon.

50 Durable goodsmCon.

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 5 ------------------------------------------- 3 8 259 (D) (D) 268 (D) (D) 15 AA

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 28 ------------------ 20 62 620 48 344 29.5 2 773 2 334 18.8 79 107

509 Miscellaneous durable goods 36 ------------------------ 40 54 912 (D) (D) 1 675 (D) (D) 94 CC

51 Nondurable goods 42 ----------------------------------- 41 276 127 205 148 34.6 7 153 6 225 14.9 197 252

511 Paper and paper products 7 --------------------------- 5 36 656 9 999 266.6 1 323 619 113.7 37 20 512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 3 ------ 2 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB BB

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 6 -------------------- 6 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) BB BB

514 Groceries and related products 10 ----------------------- 9 (D) 72 317 (D) (D) 2 523 (D) BB 99

515 Farm-product raw materials 1 -------------------------- – (D) – (X) (D) – (X) AA –

516 Chemicals and allied products 3 ------------------------ 7 (D) 7 242 (D) (D) 552 (D) AA 19

517 Petroleum and petroleum products – -------------------- 2 – (D) (D) – (D) (D) – BB

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages – ----------- 1 – (D) (D) – (D) (D) – AA

519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods 12 --------------------- 9 62 284 27 984 122.6 1 713 464 269.2 24 29

Table 4. Summary Statistics for Counties and for Places With 2,500 Inhabitants or More:

1992

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A. For information on geographic areas

followed by ó, see appendix F]

Geographic area

Merchant wholesalers Other operating types

Establishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Paid

employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Establishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Paid

employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Establishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

Rhode Island 1 ---------------------- 771 6 648 064 551 316 19 538 1 534 4 574 905 430 343 16 105 237 2 073 159

Bristol County 49 ------------------------------ 81 917 5 549 221 39 42 139 3 710 171 10 39 778

Barrington town 14 --------------------------- 30 752 1 211 40 6 (D) (D) AA 8 (D)

Bristol town 22 ------------------------------ 39 194 2 806 107 20 (D) (D) BB 2 (D)

Warren town 13 ----------------------------- 11 971 1 532 74 13 11 971 1 532 74 – –

Kent County 328 -------------------------------- 1 433 012 95 990 3 440 277 742 789 64 667 2 415 51 690 223

Coventry town 27 ---------------------------- 21 794 2 421 97 27 21 794 2 421 97 – –

East Greenwich town 28 ---------------------- 470 460 22 229 638 19 53 957 3 089 95 9 416 503

Warwick 228 --------------------------------- 741 382 55 683 2 139 189 480 641 43 865 1 662 39 260 741

West Warwick town 37 ----------------------- 109 165 9 392 401 34 96 186 9 027 396 3 12 979

Balance of county 8 ------------------------ 90 211 6 265 165 8 90 211 6 265 165 – –

Newport County 91 ---------------------------- 149 235 16 182 506 81 134 023 15 494 489 10 15 212 Middletown town 13 -------------------------- (D) (D) BB 11 (D) (D) BB 2 (D)

Newport 34 --------------------------------- 90 345 9 976 270 29 87 517 9 690 263 5 2 828 Portsmouth town 16 -------------------------- 16 113 2 738 98 15 (D) (D) BB 1 (D) Tiverton town 20 ----------------------------- 20 451 1 988 81 19 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

Balance of county 8 ------------------------ (D) (D) AA 7 (D) (D) AA 1 (D)

Providence County 1 -------------------------- 163 4 667 047 410 380 14 315 1 010 3 403 373 324 818 12 047 153 1 263 674

Burrillville town 11 --------------------------- 40 392 1 911 89 11 40 392 1 911 89 – –

Central Falls 21 ----------------------------- 37 414 5 584 222 20 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

Cranston 180 --------------------------------- 760 316 65 672 2 299 153 674 710 53 938 1 959 27 85 606

Cumberland town 40 ------------------------- 77 044 5 459 215 29 62 809 5 118 202 11 14 235

East Providence 141 -------------------------- 848 482 63 364 1 905 113 459 051 47 378 1 525 28 389 431

Johnston town 57 ---------------------------- 98 259 7 865 321 54 89 562 7 436 311 3 8 697

Lincoln town 46 ----------------------------- 200 431 14 933 473 39 161 937 13 373 419 7 38 494

North Providence town 23 -------------------- 93 936 12 285 241 18 9 825 993 34 5 84 111

North Smithfield town 32 --------------------- 104 367 19 813 634 26 47 509 4 936 183 6 56 858

Pawtucket 122 -------------------------------- 311 739 33 291 1 218 114 293 332 32 120 1 160 8 18 407

Providence 378 ------------------------------- 1 829 664 150 644 5 559 337 1 336 499 126 158 4 911 41 493 165

Smithfield town 39 --------------------------- 99 841 10 793 398 30 53 740 8 505 333 9 46 101

Woonsocket 51 ------------------------------ 148 796 17 429 682 47 125 630 16 313 648 4 23 166

Balance of county 22 ------------------------ 16 366 1 337 59 19 (D) (D) BB 3 (D)

Washington County 140 ------------------------- 316 853 23 215 1 056 127 252 581 21 654 983 13 64 272

Narragansett town 28 ------------------------ 103 943 7 156 326 25 79 548 6 723 314 3 24 395

North Kingstown town 42 --------------------- 106 577 8 370 287 39 105 325 8 334 282 3 1 252

South Kingstown town 27 --------------------- 30 241 2 782 177 26 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

Westerly town 24 ---------------------------- (D) (D) CC 21 (D) (D) CC 3 (D)

Balance of county 19 ------------------------ (D) (D) CC 16 (D) (D) BB 3 (D)

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Table 5. Summary Statistics for Places With 200 Establishments or More: 1992

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A. For information on geographic areas

followed by ó, see appendix F]

SIC

code Geographic area and kind of business

Merchant wholesalers Other operating types

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Paid employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Paid employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

PROVIDENCE

Wholesale trade 378 -------------------------- 1 829 664 150 644 5 559 337 1 336 499 126 158 4 911 41 493 165

50 Durable goods 254 ----------------------------------- 749 285 99 612 4 011 229 591 500 87 059 3 681 25 157 785

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and

supplies 27 --------------------------------------- 32 721 4 894 215 27 32 721 4 894 215 – – 502 Furniture and homefurnishings 11 -------------------- 46 859 3 157 96 9 (D) (D) BB 2 (D) 503 Lumber and other construction materials 10 ----------- 45 536 5 456 104 9 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

504 Professional and commercial equipment and

supplies 32 --------------------------------------- 108 620 15 954 498 28 43 792 6 936 278 4 64 828 505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum 10 ------------ 27 201 2 332 78 9 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

506 Electrical goods 22 --------------------------------- 88 328 7 544 243 21 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 21 --------------------------------------- 50 972 6 510 221 21 50 972 6 510 221 – – 508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 43 --------------- 68 831 8 481 297 38 61 162 7 987 281 5 7 669 509 Miscellaneous durable goods 78 --------------------- 280 217 45 284 2 259 67 244 960 43 190 2 186 11 35 257

51 Nondurable goods 124 -------------------------------- 1 080 379 51 032 1 548 108 744 999 39 099 1 230 16 335 380

511 Paper and paper products 12 ------------------------ 29 631 2 740 129 8 24 571 2 094 106 4 5 060

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 3 --- (D) (D) AA 2 (D) (D) AA 1 (D)

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 10 ---------------- 4 934 790 31 9 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

514 Groceries and related products 48 ------------------- 282 774 16 003 642 45 (D) (D) EE 3 (D)

515 Farm-product raw materials 2 ----------------------- (D) (D) AA 2 (D) (D) AA – –

516 Chemicals and allied products 15 -------------------- 79 062 9 000 251 13 (D) (D) CC 2 (D)

517 Petroleum and petroleum products 7 ---------------- 529 043 5 495 131 5 (D) (D) BB 2 (D)

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages 3 ------- (D) (D) CC 3 (D) (D) CC – –

519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods 24 ------------------ 54 991 6 323 167 21 (D) (D) CC 3 (D)

WARWICK

Wholesale trade 228 -------------------------- 741 382 55 683 2 139 189 480 641 43 865 1 662 39 260 741

50 Durable goods 153 ----------------------------------- 471 651 39 148 1 464 124 (D) (D) GG 29 (D)

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and

supplies 18 --------------------------------------- 49 746 4 246 186 17 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

502 Furniture and homefurnishings 2 -------------------- (D) (D) AA 1 (D) (D) AA 1 (D)

503 Lumber and other construction materials 10 ----------- 36 811 4 971 182 9 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

504 Professional and commercial equipment and

supplies 29 --------------------------------------- 144 567 13 098 404 25 (D) (D) EE 4 (D)

505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum 6 ------------ (D) (D) CC 4 59 323 1 213 46 2 (D)

506 Electrical goods 15 --------------------------------- 21 636 1 532 60 12 (D) (D) BB 3 (D)

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 12 --------------------------------------- 18 207 2 031 78 10 (D) (D) BB 2 (D)

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 29 --------------- 34 022 3 640 144 23 (D) (D) CC 6 (D)

509 Miscellaneous durable goods 32 --------------------- 79 620 6 765 302 23 (D) (D) BB 9 (D)

51 Nondurable goods 75 -------------------------------- 269 731 16 535 675 65 (D) (D) FF 10 (D)

511 Paper and paper products 15 ------------------------ 41 383 4 387 198 13 (D) (D) CC 2 (D)

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 3 --- (D) (D) AA 3 (D) (D) AA – –

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 7 ---------------- (D) (D) AA 6 1 028 104 6 1 (D)

514 Groceries and related products 20 ------------------- 93 207 3 054 132 17 62 680 2 751 119 3 30 527 515 Farm-product raw materials – ----------------------- – – – – – – – – –

516 Chemicals and allied products 11 -------------------- (D) (D) CC 9 26 082 2 746 85 2 (D)

517 Petroleum and petroleum products 6 ---------------- (D) (D) BB 6 (D) (D) BB – –

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages 1 ------- (D) (D) AA 1 (D) (D) AA – –

519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods 12 ------------------ 40 471 2 343 119 10 (D) (D) CC 2 (D)

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Table 6. Summary Statistics for Counties With 200 Establishments or More: 1992

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A. For information on geographic areas

followed by ó, see appendix F]

SIC

code Geographic area and kind of business

Merchant wholesalers Other operating types

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Paid employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Paid employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

KENT COUNTY

Wholesale trade 328 -------------------------- 1 433 012 95 990 3 440 277 742 789 64 667 2 415 51 690 223

50 Durable goods 224 ----------------------------------- 989 843 71 454 2 467 187 434 379 44 154 1 575 37 555 464

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and

supplies 28 --------------------------------------- 58 006 5 133 238 27 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

502 Furniture and homefurnishings 7 -------------------- 59 246 3 846 134 5 (D) (D) CC 2 (D)

503 Lumber and other construction materials 16 ----------- 39 589 5 331 204 15 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

504 Professional and commercial equipment and

supplies 37 --------------------------------------- 146 785 13 396 423 33 (D) (D) EE 4 (D)

505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum 8 ------------ 92 037 3 624 141 6 (D) (D) BB 2 (D)

506 Electrical goods 23 --------------------------------- 33 420 3 281 113 19 28 258 3 115 109 4 5 162

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 17 --------------------------------------- (D) (D) FF 13 17 151 2 176 78 4 (D)

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 42 --------------- 67 592 7 045 225 35 55 141 6 385 200 7 12 451

509 Miscellaneous durable goods 46 --------------------- (D) (D) EE 34 (D) (D) CC 12 (D)

51 Nondurable goods 104 -------------------------------- 443 169 24 536 973 90 308 410 20 513 840 14 134 759

511 Paper and paper products 20 ------------------------ 59 123 5 521 267 18 (D) (D) CC 2 (D)

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 4 --- (D) (D) AA 3 (D) (D) AA 1 (D)

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 10 ---------------- 3 779 297 16 9 (D) (D) AA 1 (D)

514 Groceries and related products 30 ------------------- 174 348 6 456 261 26 (D) (D) CC 4 (D)

515 Farm-product raw materials – ----------------------- – – – – – – – – – 516 Chemicals and allied products 13 -------------------- 73 191 4 029 119 10 (D) (D) BB 3 (D)

517 Petroleum and petroleum products 7 ---------------- 40 036 2 936 97 7 40 036 2 936 97 – – 518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages 3 ------- (D) (D) BB 3 (D) (D) BB – –

519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods 17 ------------------ (D) (D) CC 14 (D) (D) CC 3 (D)

PROVIDENCE COUNTY

Wholesale trade 1 -------------------------- 163 4 667 047 410 380 14 315 1 010 3 403 373 324 818 12 047 153 1 263 674

50 Durable goods 800 ----------------------------------- 2 183 827 258 077 9 284 703 1 728 428 215 969 8 273 97 455 399

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and

supplies 106 --------------------------------------- 185 772 23 433 961 105 (D) (D) FF 1 (D) 5012 Automobiles and other motor vehicles 17 ----------- 56 227 2 223 101 17 56 227 2 223 101 – – 5013 Motor vehicle supplies and new parts 65 ------------ 104 168 15 959 701 64 (D) (D) FF 1 (D) 5014 Tires and tubes 8 ------------------------------- (D) (D) BB 8 (D) (D) BB – –

5015 Motor vehicle parts, used 16 ----------------------- (D) (D) CC 16 (D) (D) CC – –

502 Furniture and homefurnishings 31 -------------------- 77 504 8 453 299 29 (D) (D) EE 2 (D) 5021 Furniture 12 -------------------------------------- (D) (D) BB 11 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5023 Homefurnishings 19 ------------------------------- (D) (D) CC 18 48 370 5 159 206 1 (D)

503 Lumber and other construction materials 42 ----------- 115 108 12 786 342 37 (D) (D) EE 5 (D)

5031 Lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panels 11 ----- 19 993 1 595 56 10 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5032 Brick, stone, and related construction materials 10 --- 47 339 6 174 110 8 (D) (D) CC 2 (D)

5033 Roofing, siding, and insulation materials 9 ---------- (D) (D) CC 8 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

5039 Construction materials, n.e.c. 12 ------------------- (D) (D) BB 11 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

504 Professional and commercial equipment and

supplies 105 --------------------------------------- 456 613 59 636 1 735 86 241 618 30 928 1 118 19 214 995

5043 Photographic equipment and supplies 3 ------------ 1 599 104 5 3 1 599 104 5 – –

5044 Office equipment 25 ------------------------------ 118 588 18 119 509 22 71 598 9 474 304 3 46 990

5045 Computers and computer peripheral equipment

and software 28 --------------------------------- 175 422 22 341 521 21 (D) (D) CC 7 (D)

5046 Commercial equipment, n.e.c. 15 ------------------- 58 858 7 327 242 14 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

5047 Medical, dental, and hospital equipment and

supplies 20 ------------------------------------- 59 729 6 100 217 15 48 119 4 998 193 5 11 610

5048 Ophthalmic goods 5 ----------------------------- (D) (D) BB 4 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5049 Professional equipment and supplies, n.e.c. 9 ------ (D) (D) CC 7 (D) (D) CC 2 (D)

505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum 28 ------------ 113 611 12 027 400 25 111 061 11 918 393 3 2 550 5051 Metals service centers and offices 27 -------------- (D) (D) EE 24 (D) (D) EE 3 2 550 5052 Coal and other minerals and ores 1 --------------- (D) (D) BB 1 (D) (D) BB – –

506 Electrical goods 68 --------------------------------- 188 988 19 720 647 56 121 354 15 177 531 12 67 634

5063 Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring

supplies, and construction materials 40 ------------ 106 192 13 807 451 33 (D) (D) EE 7 (D)

5064 Electrical appliances, television and radio sets 7 ---- (D) (D) BB 6 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5065 Electronic parts and equipment, n.e.c. 21 ----------- (D) (D) CC 17 (D) (D) CC 4 (D)

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 61 --------------------------------------- 102 555 13 499 462 56 95 378 13 199 451 5 7 177 5072 Hardware 23 ------------------------------------- (D) (D) CC 20 25 808 4 780 155 3 (D)

5074 Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

(hydronics) 23 ----------------------------------- 51 007 6 440 225 23 51 007 6 440 225 – – 5075 Warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment

and supplies 11 --------------------------------- (D) (D) BB 9 (D) (D) BB 2 (D)

5078 Refrigeration equipment and supplies 4 ------------ (D) (D) AA 4 (D) (D) AA – –

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 145 --------------- 322 051 36 706 1 161 124 266 494 33 342 1 060 21 55 557

5082 Construction and mining (except petroleum)

machinery and equipment 8 --------------------- (D) (D) BB 8 (D) (D) BB – –

5083 Farm and garden machinery and equipment 3 ------ (D) (D) AA 3 (D) (D) AA – –

5084 Industrial machinery and equipment 65 ------------- 180 634 17 972 540 51 150 477 15 495 467 14 30 157

5085 Industrial supplies 42 ----------------------------- 78 696 12 121 383 40 (D) (D) EE 2 (D)

5087 Service establishment equipment and supplies 26 ---- 42 209 4 157 160 22 (D) (D) CC 4 (D)

5088 Transportation equipment and supplies, except motor vehicles 1 ------------------------------- (D) (D) AA – – – – 1 (D)

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Table 6. Summary Statistics for Counties With 200 Establishments or More: 1992 mCon.

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A. For information on geographic areas

followed by ó, see appendix F]

SIC

code Geographic area and kind of business

Merchant wholesalers Other operating types

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Paid employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Paid employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

PROVIDENCE COUNTYmCon.

50 Durable goodsmCon.

509 Miscellaneous durable goods 214 --------------------- 621 625 71 817 3 277 185 555 861 68 401 3 172 29 65 764

5091 Sporting and recreational goods and supplies 9 ---- 48 904 4 806 156 8 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

5092 Toys and hobby goods and supplies 8 ------------- 9 145 1 555 61 7 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5093 Scrap and waste materials 30 --------------------- 122 140 9 186 337 30 122 140 9 186 337 – –

5094 Jewelry, watches, precious stones, and precious

metals 142 --------------------------------------- 425 308 54 203 2 639 122 382 158 53 103 2 583 20 43 150

5099 Durable goods, n.e.c. 25 -------------------------- 16 128 2 067 84 18 (D) (D) BB 7 (D)

51 Nondurable goods 363 -------------------------------- 2 483 220 152 303 5 031 307 1 674 945 108 849 3 774 56 808 275

511 Paper and paper products 43 ------------------------ 125 207 10 594 355 30 (D) (D) EE 13 (D)

5111 Printing and writing paper 5 ---------------------- 46 172 3 512 79 4 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5112 Stationery and office supplies 25 ------------------- 29 374 3 584 165 17 (D) (D) CC 8 (D)

5113 Industrial and personal service paper 13 ------------ 49 661 3 498 111 9 (D) (D) BB 4 (D)

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 10 --- 69 731 3 390 118 7 (D) (D) BB 3 (D)

5122 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 10 - 69 731 3 390 118 7 (D) (D) BB 3 (D)

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 32 ---------------- 86 809 10 094 327 28 (D) (D) EE 4 (D)

5131 Piece goods, notions, and other dry goods 20 ------- 65 096 7 832 232 19 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

5136 Men’s and boys’ clothing and furnishings 3 -------- (D) (D) AA 2 (D) (D) AA 1 (D)

5137 Women’s, children’s, and infants’ clothing and accessories 6 ---------------------------------- 14 600 1 450 51 5 (D) (D) BB 1 (D) 5139 Footwear 3 ------------------------------------- (D) (D) BB 2 (D) (D) AA 1 (D)

514 Groceries and related products 122 ------------------- 908 606 64 255 2 370 112 753 131 36 222 1 515 10 155 475 5141 Groceries, general line 12 ------------------------- 27 493 1 619 70 11 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5142 Packaged frozen foods 5 ------------------------- 22 856 2 324 65 4 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5143 Dairy products, except dried or canned 9 ---------- (D) (D) CC 9 (D) (D) CC – –

5144 Poultry and poultry products 5 -------------------- 16 111 860 35 5 16 111 860 35 – – 5145 Confectionery 9 --------------------------------- 44 547 2 530 94 8 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5146 Fish and seafoods 11 ----------------------------- 46 396 1 482 59 11 46 396 1 482 59 – – 5147 Meats and meat products 11 ---------------------- 357 523 12 319 486 11 357 523 12 319 486 – – 5148 Fresh fruits and vegetables 20 --------------------- 129 239 7 007 325 19 (D) (D) EE 1 (D)

5149 Groceries and related products, n.e.c. 40 ----------- (D) (D) GG 34 (D) (D) CC 6 (D)

515 Farm-product raw materials 5 ----------------------- (D) (D) BB 5 (D) (D) BB – –

5153 Grain and field beans 4 -------------------------- (D) (D) AA 4 (D) (D) AA – –

5154 Livestock – ------------------------------------- – – – – – – – – –

5159 Farm-product raw materials, n.e.c. 1 --------------- (D) (D) AA 1 (D) (D) AA – –

516 Chemicals and allied products 44 -------------------- 200 528 19 529 531 33 135 906 15 975 437 11 64 622

5162 Plastics materials and basic forms and shapes 6 --- 17 272 2 429 61 6 17 272 2 429 61 – –

5169 Chemicals and allied products, n.e.c. 38 ------------ 183 256 17 100 470 27 118 634 13 546 376 11 64 622

517 Petroleum and petroleum products 18 ---------------- 779 775 9 428 274 14 (D) (D) CC 4 (D)

5171 Petroleum bulk stations and terminals 12 ----------- 764 949 8 820 246 9 (D) (D) CC 3 (D)

5172 Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers,

except bulk stations and terminals 6 -------------- 14 826 608 28 5 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages 8 ------- 136 481 15 554 328 8 136 481 15 554 328 – –

5181 Beer and ale 4 ---------------------------------- (D) (D) CC 4 (D) (D) CC – –

5182 Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages 4 ----------- (D) (D) CC 4 (D) (D) CC – –

519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods 81 ------------------ (D) (D) FF 70 104 952 17 086 666 11 (D)

5191 Farm supplies 13 --------------------------------- 10 217 1 613 78 11 (D) (D) BB 2 (D)

5192 Books, periodicals, and newspapers 7 ------------- 20 796 1 996 81 6 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5193 Flowers, nursery stock, and florists’ supplies 6 ----- 23 114 3 360 157 5 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

5194 Tobacco and tobacco products 5 ----------------- (D) (D) AA 5 (D) (D) AA – –

5198 Paints, varnishes, and supplies 7 ------------------ 4 420 952 42 6 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5199 Nondurable goods, n.e.c. 43 ----------------------- 106 071 10 984 334 37 50 699 9 334 319 6 55 372

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Table 7. Summary Statistics for Metropolitan Areas: 1992

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A. For definitions of CMSA’s, MSA’s, and

PMSA’s, see appendix D]

SIC

code Geographic area and kind of business

Merchant wholesalers Other operating types

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Paid employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Paid employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

NEW LONDON–NORWICH, CT–RI MSA

Wholesale trade 331 -------------------------- 839 586 84 560 2 903 292 590 898 73 618 2 487 39 248 688

50 Durable goods 227 ----------------------------------- 426 380 46 562 1 653 201 304 939 42 229 1 511 26 121 441

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and

supplies 39 --------------------------------------- 42 813 6 525 269 38 (D) (D) EE 1 (D)

502 Furniture and homefurnishings 7 -------------------- (D) (D) BB 5 (D) (D) BB 2 (D)

503 Lumber and other construction materials 7 ----------- 10 667 1 250 44 6 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

504 Professional and commercial equipment and

supplies 33 --------------------------------------- 39 551 5 948 261 27 24 599 4 492 187 6 14 952

505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum 5 ------------ (D) (D) AA 2 (D) (D) AA 3 (D)

506 Electrical goods 29 --------------------------------- 60 085 7 238 218 27 (D) (D) CC 2 (D)

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 22 --------------------------------------- 53 888 6 513 185 19 (D) (D) CC 3 (D)

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 54 --------------- 117 057 12 123 403 48 92 870 10 975 375 6 24 187 509 Miscellaneous durable goods 31 --------------------- (D) (D) CC 29 (D) (D) CC 2 (D)

51 Nondurable goods 104 -------------------------------- 413 206 37 998 1 250 91 285 959 31 389 976 13 127 247

511 Paper and paper products 16 ------------------------ (D) (D) CC 16 (D) (D) CC – –

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 2 --- (D) (D) BB 2 (D) (D) BB – –

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 5 ---------------- 28 353 1 167 38 4 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

514 Groceries and related products 23 ------------------- (D) (D) EE 20 (D) (D) EE 3 (D)

515 Farm-product raw materials 3 ----------------------- (D) (D) AA 2 (D) (D) AA 1 (D)

516 Chemicals and allied products 10 -------------------- 25 208 2 615 66 8 (D) (D) BB 2 (D)

517 Petroleum and petroleum products 13 ---------------- 96 353 5 527 158 12 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages 6 ------- 43 728 6 283 136 6 43 728 6 283 136 – – 519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods 26 ------------------ (D) (D) EE 21 (D) (D) CC 5 (D)

PROVIDENCE–FALL RIVER–WARWICK,

RI–MA MSA

Wholesale trade 1 -------------------------- 975 7 472 870 615 544 21 850 1 717 4 969 884 475 271 17 968 258 2 502 986

50 Durable goods 1 ----------------------------------- 319 3 796 549 390 627 14 067 1 145 2 627 575 311 362 11 847 174 1 168 974

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and

supplies 191 --------------------------------------- 339 797 38 612 1 683 187 317 222 37 850 1 632 4 22 575 5012 Automobiles and other motor vehicles 33 ----------- 133 170 7 884 319 32 (D) (D) EE 1 (D)

5013 Motor vehicle supplies and new parts 113 ------------ 167 900 23 669 1 113 111 (D) (D) GG 2 (D) 5014 Tires and tubes 12 ------------------------------- 17 749 1 853 77 11 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5015 Motor vehicle parts, used 33 ----------------------- 20 978 5 206 174 33 20 978 5 206 174 – –

502 Furniture and homefurnishings 50 -------------------- 160 114 15 039 585 46 138 986 14 464 572 4 21 128 5021 Furniture 15 -------------------------------------- 23 894 3 456 99 14 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5023 Homefurnishings 35 ------------------------------- 136 220 11 583 486 32 (D) (D) EE 3 (D)

503 Lumber and other construction materials 76 ----------- 240 778 22 969 735 68 203 838 20 676 649 8 36 940 5031 Lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panels 32 ----- 128 817 9 128 326 29 (D) (D) EE 3 (D)

5032 Brick, stone, and related construction materials 17 --- 50 715 6 581 134 15 (D) (D) CC 2 (D)

5033 Roofing, siding, and insulation materials 10 ---------- (D) (D) CC 9 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

5039 Construction materials, n.e.c. 17 ------------------- (D) (D) CC 15 (D) (D) BB 2 (D)

504 Professional and commercial equipment and

supplies 174 --------------------------------------- 635 144 76 870 2 273 146 316 725 43 726 1 565 28 318 419 5043 Photographic equipment and supplies 3 ------------ 1 599 104 5 3 1 599 104 5 – – 5044 Office equipment 38 ------------------------------ 130 026 20 766 617 35 83 036 12 121 412 3 46 990 5045 Computers and computer peripheral equipment and software 52 --------------------------------- 210 764 26 639 661 42 52 763 6 911 255 10 158 001 5046 Commercial equipment, n.e.c. 25 ------------------- 67 913 9 025 290 23 (D) (D) EE 2 (D)

5047 Medical, dental, and hospital equipment and

supplies 35 ------------------------------------- 176 505 13 095 390 27 (D) (D) EE 8 (D)

5048 Ophthalmic goods 7 ----------------------------- 14 866 2 325 100 6 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5049 Professional equipment and supplies, n.e.c. 14 ------ 33 471 4 916 210 10 (D) (D) CC 4 (D)

505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum 45 ------------ 250 463 19 388 646 37 206 837 16 984 569 8 43 626

5051 Metals service centers and offices 44 -------------- (D) (D) FF 36 (D) (D) FF 8 43 626

5052 Coal and other minerals and ores 1 --------------- (D) (D) BB 1 (D) (D) BB – –

506 Electrical goods 129 --------------------------------- 326 717 31 258 1 038 103 220 103 25 410 887 26 106 614

5063 Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring

supplies, and construction materials 63 ------------ 168 221 19 382 632 52 131 878 16 155 549 11 36 343

5064 Electrical appliances, television and radio sets 11 ---- 47 100 2 544 83 10 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5065 Electronic parts and equipment, n.e.c. 55 ----------- 111 396 9 332 323 41 (D) (D) EE 14 (D)

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 101 --------------------------------------- 490 979 38 948 1 208 91 (D) (D) FF 10 (D)

5072 Hardware 33 ------------------------------------- 359 111 22 069 640 29 (D) (D) CC 4 (D)

5074 Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

(hydronics) 42 ----------------------------------- 103 260 13 830 456 40 (D) (D) EE 2 (D)

5075 Warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment

and supplies 19 --------------------------------- (D) (D) BB 15 18 557 2 149 (D) 4 (D)

5078 Refrigeration equipment and supplies 7 ------------ (D) (D) BB 7 (D) (D) BB – –

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Table 7. Summary Statistics for Metropolitan Areas: 1992 mCon.

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A. For definitions of CMSA’s, MSA’s, and

PMSA’s, see appendix D]

SIC

code Geographic area and kind of business

Merchant wholesalers Other operating types

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Paid employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Paid employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

PROVIDENCE–FALL RIVER–WARWICK,

RI–MA MSAmCon.

50 Durable goodsmCon.

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 249 --------------- 474 805 53 716 1 739 211 387 860 47 893 1 569 38 86 945 5082 Construction and mining (except petroleum)

machinery and equipment 12 --------------------- 33 763 4 256 144 12 33 763 4 256 144 – – 5083 Farm and garden machinery and equipment 10 ------ 10 561 1 230 60 10 10 561 1 230 60 – – 5084 Industrial machinery and equipment 113 ------------- 264 202 26 818 809 88 209 670 22 444 684 25 54 532 5085 Industrial supplies 66 ----------------------------- 104 828 15 009 473 59 97 077 14 417 453 7 7 751 5087 Service establishment equipment and supplies 44 ---- 51 672 5 485 222 39 (D) (D) CC 5 (D)

5088 Transportation equipment and supplies, except motor vehicles 4 ------------------------------- 9 779 918 31 3 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

509 Miscellaneous durable goods 304 --------------------- 877 752 93 827 4 160 256 (D) (D) HH 48 (D)

5091 Sporting and recreational goods and supplies 20 ---- 127 595 10 549 397 17 (D) (D) EE 3 (D)

5092 Toys and hobby goods and supplies 13 ------------- 12 848 2 136 100 12 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5093 Scrap and waste materials 49 --------------------- 154 117 14 109 494 49 154 117 14 109 494 – – 5094 Jewelry, watches, precious stones, and precious metals 181 --------------------------------------- 550 408 64 138 3 053 150 421 635 57 065 2 698 31 128 773 5099 Durable goods, n.e.c. 41 -------------------------- 32 784 2 895 116 28 (D) (D) BB 13 (D)

51 Nondurable goods 656 -------------------------------- 3 676 321 224 917 7 783 572 2 342 309 163 909 6 121 84 1 334 012

511 Paper and paper products 78 ------------------------ 200 401 18 539 787 63 139 415 14 772 670 15 60 986

5111 Printing and writing paper 11 ---------------------- 49 514 4 085 96 10 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5112 Stationery and office supplies 46 ------------------- 77 342 9 240 480 36 (D) (D) EE 10 (D)

5113 Industrial and personal service paper 21 ------------ 73 545 5 214 211 17 (D) (D) CC 4 (D)

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 18 --- 86 336 4 376 149 14 14 260 2 406 98 4 72 076

5122 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 18 - 86 336 4 376 149 14 14 260 2 406 98 4 72 076

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 59 ---------------- 256 253 19 352 474 51 95 111 11 128 359 8 161 142

5131 Piece goods, notions, and other dry goods 28 ------- 78 962 8 381 264 25 (D) (D) CC 3 (D)

5136 Men’s and boys’ clothing and furnishings 9 -------- (D) (D) BB 8 (D) (D) AA 1 (D)

5137 Women’s, children’s, and infants’ clothing and

accessories 17 ---------------------------------- 24 870 2 589 94 15 (D) (D) BB 2 (D)

5139 Footwear 5 ------------------------------------- (D) (D) BB 3 (D) (D) AA 2 (D)

514 Groceries and related products 237 ------------------- 1 344 616 90 107 3 523 218 1 070 639 58 207 2 514 19 273 977

5141 Groceries, general line 18 ------------------------- 36 260 2 582 121 17 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

5142 Packaged frozen foods 17 ------------------------- 96 139 5 054 124 16 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

5143 Dairy products, except dried or canned 14 ---------- 39 945 4 365 227 13 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

5144 Poultry and poultry products 5 -------------------- 16 111 860 35 5 16 111 860 35 – –

5145 Confectionery 14 --------------------------------- 49 372 2 932 116 13 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

5146 Fish and seafoods 63 ----------------------------- 244 800 14 128 650 62 (D) (D) FF 1 (D)

5147 Meats and meat products 22 ---------------------- 426 136 14 091 554 19 (D) (D) FF 3 (D)

5148 Fresh fruits and vegetables 26 --------------------- 138 851 7 985 393 25 (D) (D) EE 1 (D)

5149 Groceries and related products, n.e.c. 58 ----------- 297 002 38 110 1 303 48 105 716 8 147 347 10 191 286

515 Farm-product raw materials 9 ----------------------- 11 374 594 32 8 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

5153 Grain and field beans 6 -------------------------- 5 424 516 28 6 5 424 516 28 – –

5154 Livestock 1 ------------------------------------- (D) (D) AA 1 (D) (D) AA – –

5159 Farm-product raw materials, n.e.c. 2 --------------- (D) (D) AA 1 (D) (D) AA 1 (D)

516 Chemicals and allied products 71 -------------------- 322 799 28 563 759 55 197 424 22 687 607 16 125 375

5162 Plastics materials and basic forms and shapes 15 --- 68 830 5 230 145 13 (D) (D) CC 2 (D)

5169 Chemicals and allied products, n.e.c. 56 ------------ 253 969 23 333 614 42 (D) (D) EE 14 (D)

517 Petroleum and petroleum products 31 ---------------- 1 008 402 15 764 470 26 443 204 8 994 316 5 565 198

5171 Petroleum bulk stations and terminals 21 ----------- (D) (D) EE 17 (D) (D) CC 4 (D)

5172 Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers,

except bulk stations and terminals 10 -------------- (D) (D) BB 9 (D) (D) BB 1 (D)

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages 16 ------- 181 673 18 700 429 16 181 673 18 700 429 – –

5181 Beer and ale 7 ---------------------------------- 107 244 12 139 263 7 107 244 12 139 263 – –

5182 Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages 9 ----------- 74 429 6 561 166 9 74 429 6 561 166 – –

519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods 137 ------------------ 264 467 28 922 1 160 121 (D) (D) GG 16 (D)

5191 Farm supplies 27 --------------------------------- 18 045 2 784 135 25 (D) (D) CC 2 (D)

5192 Books, periodicals, and newspapers 13 ------------- 32 861 3 329 153 12 (D) (D) CC 1 (D)

5193 Flowers, nursery stock, and florists’ supplies 10 ----- 41 926 7 010 276 9 (D) (D) EE 1 (D)

5194 Tobacco and tobacco products 6 ----------------- (D) (D) BB 6 (D) (D) BB – –

5198 Paints, varnishes, and supplies 12 ------------------ 9 191 1 456 67 9 (D) (D) BB 3 (D)

5199 Nondurable goods, n.e.c. 69 ----------------------- (D) (D) EE 60 (D) (D) EE 9 (D)

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Table 8. Summary Statistics for the Area Outside Metropolitan Areas: 1992

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A. For definitions of CMSA’s, MSA’s, and

PMSA’s, see appendix D]

SIC

code Kind of business

Merchant wholesalers Other operating types

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Paid employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Paid employees

for pay

period

including

March 12

(number)

Estab- lishments (number)

Sales

($1,000)

Wholesale trade 64 ------------------------ 121 403 13 909 412 55 (D) (D) EE 9 (D)

50 Durable goods 42 ----------------------------------- 63 839 11 185 318 37 (D) (D) EE 5 (D)

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and

supplies 6 --------------------------------------- (D) (D) BB 6 (D) (D) BB – –

502 Furniture and homefurnishings 3 -------------------- (D) (D) AA 3 (D) (D) AA – –

503 Lumber and other construction materials 1 ----------- (D) (D) AA 1 (D) (D) AA – –

504 Professional and commercial equipment and

supplies 3 --------------------------------------- (D) (D) CC 3 (D) (D) CC – –

505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum – ------------ – – – – – – – – –

506 Electrical goods 6 --------------------------------- 10 421 2 120 63 6 10 421 2 120 63 – –

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 5 --------------------------------------- (D) (D) AA 4 (D) (D) AA 1 (D)

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 12 --------------- (D) (D) BB 8 (D) (D) BB 4 (D)

509 Miscellaneous durable goods 6 --------------------- (D) (D) BB 6 (D) (D) BB – –

51 Nondurable goods 22 -------------------------------- 57 564 2 724 94 18 (D) (D) BB 4 (D)

511 Paper and paper products 2 ------------------------ (D) (D) AA 2 (D) (D) AA – –

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries – --- – – – – – – – – – 513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 3 ---------------- 2 332 126 6 2 (D) (D) AA 1 (D)

514 Groceries and related products 11 ------------------- (D) (D) BB 11 (D) (D) BB – –

515 Farm-product raw materials – ----------------------- – – – – – – – – – 516 Chemicals and allied products 1 -------------------- (D) (D) AA – – – – 1 (D)

517 Petroleum and petroleum products 1 ---------------- (D) (D) AA 1 (D) (D) AA – –

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages – ------- – – – – – – – – – 519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods 4 ------------------ (D) (D) AA 2 (D) (D) AA 2 (D)

Table 9. Places With 2,500 Inhabitants or More Ranked by Volume of Sales: 1992

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A. For information on geographic areas

followed by ó, see appendix F]

Geographic area

Cumulative

Rank1 Sales

($1,000)

Sales

($1,000)

Percent of State

total

Rhode Island (X) ---------------- 6 648 064 6 648 064 100.0

Providence 1 --------------------------- 1 829 664 1 829 664 27.5

East Providence 2 ---------------------- 848 482 2 678 146 40.3

Cranston 3 ----------------------------- 760 316 3 438 462 51.7

Warwick 4 ------------------------------ 741 382 4 179 844 62.9

East Greenwich town 5 ------------------ 470 460 4 650 304 69.9

Pawtucket 6 ---------------------------- 311 739 4 962 043 74.6

Lincoln town 7 -------------------------- 200 431 5 162 474 77.7

Woonsocket 8 -------------------------- 148 796 5 311 270 79.9

West Warwick town 9 ------------------- 109 165 5 420 435 81.5

North Kingstown town 10 ----------------- 106 577 5 527 012 83.1

North Smithfield town 11 ------------------ 104 367 5 631 379 84.7

Narragansett town 12 --------------------- 103 943 5 735 322 86.3

Smithfield town 13 ----------------------- 99 841 5 835 163 87.8

Johnston town 14 ------------------------ 98 259 5 933 422 89.3

Geographic area

Cumulative

Rank1 Sales

($1,000)

Sales

($1,000)

Percent of State

total

Rhode IslandmCon.

North Providence town 15 ---------------- 93 936 6 027 358 90.7

Newport 16 ------------------------------ 90 345 6 117 703 92.0

Cumberland town 17 --------------------- 77 044 6 194 747 93.2

Burrillville town 18 ------------------------ 40 392 6 235 139 93.8

Bristol town 19 --------------------------- 39 194 6 274 333 94.4

Central Falls 20 -------------------------- 37 414 6 311 747 94.9

Barrington town 21 ----------------------- 30 752 6 342 499 95.4

South Kingstown town 22 ----------------- 30 241 6 372 740 95.9

Coventry town 23 ------------------------ 21 794 6 394 534 96.2

Tiverton town 24 ------------------------- 20 451 6 414 985 96.5

Portsmouth town 25 ---------------------- 16 113 6 431 098 96.7

Warren town 26 -------------------------- 11 971 6 443 069 96.9

Middletown town (X) ---------------------- (D) (X) (X)

Westerly town (X) ------------------------ (D) (X) (X)

1Places with suppressed sales (if applicable) are listed at end of table rather than by rank to avoid disclosing data for individual companies.

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Table 10. Counties Ranked by Volume of Sales: 1992

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A. For information on geographic areas

followed by ó, see appendix F]

Geographic area

Cumulative

Rank1 Sales

($1,000)

Sales

($1,000)

Percent of State

total

Rhode Island (X) ---------------- 6 648 064 6 648 064 100.0

Providence 1 --------------------------- 4 667 047 4 667 047 70.2

Kent 2 --------------------------------- 1 433 012 6 100 059 91.8

Washington 3 --------------------------- 316 853 6 416 912 96.5

Geographic area

Cumulative

Rank1 Sales

($1,000)

Sales

($1,000)

Percent of State

total

Rhode IslandmCon.

Newport 4 ------------------------------ 149 235 6 566 147 98.8

Bristol 5 -------------------------------- 81 917 6 648 064 100.0

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Appendix A.

General Explanation

CENSUS COVERAGE AND METHODOLOGY

Structure and method of enumeration. All wholesale

firms that had at least one quarter of payroll in 1992 were

included in the census of wholesale trade and were mailed

either a regular census form or a short form designed to

collect basic data and classification information only. The

coverage and the method of obtaining census information

from each follow:

1. Large companies, i.e., all multiunit firms and all single

unit firms above the payroll size cutoff established to

separate large from small employers, and a 10-percent

sample of the small employers were mailed the appropriate 1992 Census of Distributive Trades establishment report forms. Although the payroll cutoff varied

by kind of business, small employers generally included

firms with one to three employees and represented

about 10 percent of total wholesale sales. For the

large companies, a report of company organization is

conducted periodically to identify firms which operated

establishments at more than one location and to

obtain information on payroll and mid-March employment at each location. The 1991 Report of Company

Organization was used as a coverage check in the

census. In the 1992 Census, all multiestablishment

firms were asked to notify the Census Bureau of any

establishments for which a form was not received.

Report forms were subsequently provided to the firms

for these establishments.

2. Small companies other than those included in the

10-percent sample described above were mailed the

short forms, which did not include questions on sales

by commodity lines and employment by principal activity.

Method of classifying kinds of business. Establishments receiving the regular census forms were classified

on the basis of their answers to questions on sales by

commodity lines and other inquiries. Those that received

short forms were classified on the basis of their selfdesignation and answers to other inquiries.

COMPARABILITY OF THE 1987 AND 1992

CENSUSES

The 1987 and 1992 censuses were conducted under

similar conditions and procedures except for the following:

Classifications. In both 1992 and 1987, classifications

are based on the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification

(SIC) Manual.1 As a result of a later clarification in 1992,

the sale of industrial controls has been classified in

electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and

construction materials (SIC 5063) as it was in 1982 and all

previous censuses. In 1987, the sale of industrial controls

was classified in industrial machinery and equipment (SIC

5084).

Geographic areas. The boundaries of a number of areas

for which data are shown in the 1992 census are not the

same as in the 1987 census because of annexations; other

boundary changes; and redefinitions of metropolitan statistical areas (MSA’s), primary metropolitan statistical areas

(PMSA’s), and consolidated metropolitan statistical areas

(CMSA’s).2 In addition, data for consolidated cities are

included in the 1992 census.

Data for special economic urban areas (SEUA’s) with

10,000 inhabitants or more in Michigan, Minnesota, New

York, and Wisconsin qualified for publication in the 1992

census. This included townships in Michigan and Minnesota and towns in New York and Wisconsin. However,

Minnesota did not have any townships that met the

publication criteria.

EXPLANATION OF TERMS

Establishments. An establishment is a single physical

location at which business is conducted. It is not necessarily identical with a company or enterprise, which may

consist of one establishment or more. Census of wholesale trade figures represent a summary of reports for

individual establishments rather than companies. For cases

where a census report was received, separate information

was obtained for each location where business was conducted. When administrative records of other Federal

agencies were used instead of a census report, no information was available on the number of locations operated.

Estimates of this number were derived from a sample and

are provided in the wholesale trade report, Miscellaneous

1

Standard Industrial Classification Manual: 1987. For sale by Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,

DC 20402. Stock No. 041-001-00314-2. 2

Newly defined metropolitan areas (MA’s) were announced by the

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) effective June 30, 1993.

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Subjects (WC92-S-4). Each wholesale establishment was

tabulated according to the physical location at which the

business was conducted. The count of establishments

represents the number in business at any time during

1992. Appendix G provides a comparison of the number of

establishments active any time during the year versus the

number in business at the end of the year.

When two activities or more were carried on at a single

location under a single ownership, all activities generally

were grouped together as a single establishment. The

entire establishment was classified on the basis of its

major activity and all data for it were included in that

classification. However, when distinct and separate economic activities (for which different industry classification

codes were appropriate) were conducted at a single

location under a single ownership, and when conditions

prescribed by the SIC manual for recognizing the existence

of more than one establishment were met, separate establishment reports for each of the different activities were

obtained in the census.

Firms. A firm is a business organization or entity consisting

of one domestic establishment (location) or more under

common ownership or control. All establishments of subsidiary firms are included as part of the owning or controlling firm. For the economic census, the terms ‘‘firm’’ and

‘‘company’’ are synonymous.

Sales. Sales include merchandise sold for cash or credit at

wholesale and retail by establishments primarily engaged

in wholesale trade; receipts from rental or leasing of

vehicles, equipment, instruments, tools, etc.; receipts for

delivery, installation, maintenance, repair, alteration, storage, and other services; and gasoline, liquor, tobacco, and

other excise taxes which are paid by the manufacturer and

passed on to the wholesaler.

Sales are net after deductions for refunds and allowances for merchandise returned by customers. Trade-in

allowances are not deducted from total sales. Total sales

do not include carrying or other credit charges; sales (or

other) taxes collected from customers and forwarded to

taxing authorities; and nonoperating income from such

sources as investments, rental or sale of real estate, etc.

Sales in this report do not include wholesale sales made

by manufacturers, retailers, service establishments, or

other businesses whose primary activity is other than

wholesale trade. They do include receipts other than from

the sale of merchandise at wholesale, e.g., service receipts,

retail sales, etc., by establishments primarily engaged in

wholesale trade.

Sales figures include sales of all establishments in

business at any time during the year. Sales shown for

agents and brokers represented the value of the goods

involved in the transactions rather than the commissions

received or earnings.

Annual payroll. Payroll includes all forms of compensation such as salaries, wages, commissions, bonuses, vacation allowances, sick-leave pay, employee contributions to

qualified pension plans, and the value of payments in kind

(e.g., free meals and lodgings) paid during the year to all

employees. For corporations, payroll includes amounts

paid to officers and executives; for unincorporated businesses, it does not include profit or other compensation of

proprietors or partners. Payroll is reported before deductions for social security, income tax, insurance, union dues,

etc. This definition of payroll is the same as that used on

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form 941.

First quarter payroll. This item consists of payroll, as

defined above, paid to persons employed at any time

during the quarter January to March 1992.

Paid employees for pay period including March 12.

Paid employees consist of the full- and part-time employees, including salaried officers and executives of corporations, who were on the payroll during the pay period including March 12. Included are employees on paid sick

leave, paid holidays, and paid vacations; not included are

proprietors and partners of unincorporated businesses.

The definition of paid employees is the same as that used

on IRS form 941.

1992 and 1991 inventories. Inventories consist of stocks

of merchandise for sale at the end of 1992 and 1991. They

were reported on an ownership basis; all merchandise

owned by reporting establishments is included, even though

some may be held by others for sale on consignment.

Goods held by the reporting establishment, but owned

by others, are not included. Data for 1992 and 1991

inventories LIFO composition are published in the 1992

Census of Wholesale Trade report, Miscellaneous Subjects (WC92-S-4).

Operating expenses. Operating expenses include payroll

as well as overhead expenses of the establishment. They

do not include the cost of goods sold; income or excise

taxes; or withdrawals by proprietors or partners of unincorporated businesses.

Auxiliary establishments. Each company included in this

census was asked to identify and separately report auxiliary locations whose primary functions were to manage,

administer, service, or support the activities of the other

establishments of the company. Data presented in this

report do not include auxiliary establishments. Data for

auxiliaries are presented in a subsequent report issued as

part of the 1992 Enterprise Statistics reports.

KIND-OF-BUSINESS CLASSIFICATIONS

Wholesale trade, major groups 50 and 51 in the 1987

SIC manual, includes establishments primarily engaged in

selling merchandise to retailers; to industrial, commercial,

institutional, farm, or professional business users; or to

other wholesalers; or acting as agents or brokers in buying

merchandise for or selling merchandise to such persons or

companies.

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The principal types of establishments included are:

1. Merchant wholesalers who take title to the goods they

sell, such as wholesale merchants or jobbers, industrial distributors, voluntary group wholesalers, drop

shippers, retailer cooperative warehouses, terminal

elevators, and cooperative buying associations.

2. Manufacturers’ sales branches and offices (but not

retail stores) maintained by manufacturing or mining

enterprises apart from their plants or mines for the

purpose of marketing their products. Sales branches

and offices located at plants are included when separate records are available.

3. Agents, brokers, and commission merchants who buy

or sell products owned by others on a commission or

agency basis.

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of used products are classified on the basis of the

product sold. Establishments primarily engaged in selling

merchandise to contractors are included in wholesale

trade, with the exception of lumber yards and paint, glass,

and wallpaper stores. These exceptions are classified in

retail trade if they consider themselves retail, sell to the

general public, and their sales to contractors and the

general public is more than half their total sales.

Establishments covered by the census were assigned

kind-of-business classifications according to the industry

classifications defined in the 1987 SIC manual. When a

more detailed classification than defined in the SIC manual

was needed, additional kinds-of-business were identified

within an SIC industry.

Kind-of-business classifications are not interchangeable

with commodity classifications, because most businesses

sell several kinds of commodities. The kind-of-business

code assigned generally reflects either the individual commodity or the commodity group which is the primary source

of the establishment’s receipts, or some mixture of commodities which characterizes the establishment’s business. Thus, the classification of establishments by kind of

business does not make it possible to determine either the

number of establishments handling a particular commodity

or the sales of that commodity. For example, the groceries

and related products classification excludes establishments selling food if the sale of food is not the primary

source of receipts; moreover, even though establishments

are classified as groceries and related products, some of

their receipts may be derived from the sale of nonfood

products. Information on the extent to which commodities

are handled by different kinds of business is available in

the 1992 Census of Wholesale Trade report, Commodity

Line Sales (WC92-S-3). Descriptions of the 1992 Census

of Wholesale Trade kind-of-business classifications follow:

Durable Goods

(SIC Major Group 50)

This major group includes establishments primarily engaged

in the wholesale distribution of durable goods.

Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and

supplies (SIC 501)

Automobiles and other motor vehicles (SIC 5012).

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of new and used passenger automobiles, trucks,

trailers, and other motor vehicles, including motorcycles,

motor homes, and snowmobiles. Automobile distributors

primarily engaged in selling at retail to individual customers

for personal use, and also selling a limited amount of new

and used passenger automobiles and trucks at wholesale,

are classified in Retail Trade, Industry 5511.

SIC 5012 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Automobile, light trucks, motorcycles, busses and recreational vehicles.

a. Automobiles and motorcycles.

b. Buses and recreational vehicles.

c. Light trucks and vans (14,000 lb or less).

2. Medium and heavy trucks and tractors (over 14,000

lb).

a. Medium trucks (14,001 to 26,000 lb).

b. Heavy trucks and tractors (over 26,000 lb).

Motor vehicle supplies and new parts (SIC 5013).

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of motor vehicle supplies, accessories, tools, and

equipment; and new motor vehicle parts.

SIC 5013 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Motor vehicle supplies and new parts—warehouse

distributors.

2. Motor vehicle supplies and new parts—jobbers.

3. Petroleum products marketing equipment.

Tires and tubes (SIC 5014). Establishments primarily

engaged in the wholesale distribution of tires and tubes for

passenger and commercial vehicles.

Motor vehicle parts, used (SIC 5015). Establishments

primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution at wholesale or retail of used motor vehicle parts. This industry

includes establishments primarily engaged in dismantling

motor vehicles for the purpose of selling parts. Establishments primarily engaged in dismantling motor vehicles for

scrap are classified in Industry 5093.

Furniture and homefurnishings (SIC 502)

Furniture (SIC 5021). Establishments primarily engaged in

the wholesale distribution of furniture, including bedsprings,

mattresses, and other household furniture; office furniture;

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and furniture for public parks and buildings. Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of

partitions, shelving, lockers, and store fixtures are classified in Industry 5046.

SIC 5021 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Household and lawn furniture.

2. Office and business furniture.

Homefurnishings (SIC 5023). Establishments primarily

engaged in the wholesale distribution of homefurnishings

and housewares, including antiques; china; glassware and

earthenware; lamps (including electric), curtains and draperies; linens and towels; and carpets, linoleum, and all

other types of hard and soft surface floor coverings.

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of other electrical household goods are classified in

Industry 5064, and those distributing precious metal flatware are classified in Industry 5094.

SIC 5023 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Household china, glassware, and crockery.

2. Linens, domestics, draperies, and curtains.

3. Floor coverings.

4. Other homefurnishings.

Lumber and other construction materials

(SIC 503)

Lumber, plywood, millwork and wood panels (SIC

5031). Establishments, with or without yards, primarily

engaged in the wholesale distribution of rough, dressed,

and finished lumber (but not timber); plywood; reconstituted wood fiber products; doors and windows and their

frames (all materials); wood fencing; and other wood or

metal millwork.

SIC 5031 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Lumber—without yard.

2. Lumber—with yard.

3. Plywood, millwork, and wood panels

Brick, stone, and related construction materials (SIC

5032). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale

distribution of stone, cement, lime construction sand, and

gravel; brick (except refractory); asphalt and concrete

mixtures; and concrete, stone, and structural clay products

(other than refractories). Distributors of industrial sand and

of refractory materials are classified in Industry 5085.

Establishments primarily engaged in producing ready-mixed

concrete are classified in Manufacturing, Industry 3273.

SIC 5032 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Brick, block, tile, clay/cement sewer pipe.

2. Sand, gravel, and stone.

3. Cement, lime, and related products.

Roofing, siding, and insulation materials (SIC 5033).

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of roofing, siding (except wood), and insulation

materials.

Construction materials, n.e.c. (SIC 5039). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of

mobile homes and of construction materials, not elsewhere classified, including prefabricated buildings and

glass. Establishments selling construction materials to the

general public and known as retail in the trade are classified in Retail Trade, Industry 5211. Establishments primarily engaged in marketing heavy structural metal products

are classified in Industry 5051.

SIC 5039 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Flat glass and other construction glass.

2. Other construction materials.

Professional and commercial equipment and

supplies (SIC 504)

Photographic equipment and supplies (SIC 5043).Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution

of photographic equipment and supplies. Establishments

primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of photocopy, microfilm, and similar equipment are classified in

Industry 5044.

Office equipment (SIC 5044). Establishments primarily

engaged in the wholesale distribution of office machines

and related equipment, including photocopy and microfilm

equipment, and safes and vaults. These establishments

frequently also sell office supplies. However, establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling most office supplies are classified in Industry Group 511. Establishments

primarily engaged in wholesaling office furniture are classified in Industry 5021; and those wholesaling computers

and peripheral equipment are classified in Industry 5045.

Computers and computer peripheral equipment and

software (SIC 5045). Establishments primarily engaged in

the wholesale distribution of computers, computer peripheral equipment, and computer software. These establishments frequently may sell related supplies, but establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling supplies are classified

according to the individual product (for example, computer

paper in Industry 5112). Establishments primarily engaged

in the wholesale distribution of modems and other electronic communications equipment are classified in Industry

5065. Establishments primarily engaged in selling computers and computer peripheral equipment and software for

other than business or professional use are classified in

Retail Trade, Industry 5734.

SIC 5045 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Computers and peripheral equipment (selling primarily

to business customers).

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a. Computers and peripheral equipment sold for resale.

b. Computers and peripheral equipment sold for end

use.

2. Computer software (prepackaged, off-the-shelf).

Commercial equipment, n.e.c. (SIC 5046). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of

commercial and related machines and equipment, not

elsewhere classified, such as commercial cooking and

food service equipment; partitions, shelving, lockers, and

store fixtures; electrical signs; and balances and scales,

except laboratory.

SIC 5046 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Restaurant and hotel equipment and supplies.

2. Store machines and equipment.

Medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies

(SIC 5047). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of surgical and other medical instruments,

apparatus, and equipment; dentist equipment; artificial

limbs; operating room and hospital equipment; X-ray machines;

and other electromedical equipment and apparatus used

by physicians and in hospitals. Also included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale

distribution of professional supplies used by medical and

dental practitioners.

SIC 5047 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Medical and hospital equipment.

2. Dental equipment and supplies.

Ophthalmic Goods (SIC 5048). Establishments primarily

engaged in the wholesale distribution of professional equipment and goods used, prescribed, or sold by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians, including ophthalmic

frames, lenses, and sunglass lenses.

Professional equipment and supplies, n.e.c. (SIC 5049).

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of professional equipment and supplies, not elsewhere classified, such as drafting instruments, laboratory

equipment, and scientific instruments.

SIC 5049 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Religious and school supplies.

2. Other professional equipment and supplies, n.e.c. Establishments primarily engaged in selling specialty lines of

professional equipment and supplies not mentioned

above, such as veterinarian equipment and supplies,

drafting supplies, and scientific equipment.

Metals and minerals, except petroleum (SIC 505)

Metals service centers and offices (SIC 5051). Establishments primarily engaged in marketing semifinished

metal products, except precious metals. Establishments in

this industry may operate with warehouses (metals service

centers) or without warehouses (metals sales offices).

Establishments primarily engaged in marketing precious

metals are classified in Industry 5092.

SIC 5051 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Ferrous metals service centers and offices.

a. Ferrous metals service centers.

b. Ferrous metals sales offices.

2. Nonferrous metals service centers and offices.

a. Nonferrous metals service centers.

b. Nonferrous metals sales offices.

Coal and other minerals and ores (SIC 5052). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of

coal and coke; copper, iron, lead, and other metallic ores,

including precious metal ores; and crude nonmetalic minerals (including concentrates), except crude petroleum.

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of nonmetallic minerals used in construction, such

as sand and gravel, are classified in Industry 5032. Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution

of crude petroleum are classified in Industry Group 517.

SIC 5052 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Coal.

2. Other minerals and ores.

Electrical goods (SIC 506)

This industry group includes establishments primarily

engaged in the wholesale distribution of electrical generating, distributing, and wiring equipment. It also includes

household appliances, whether electrically, manually, or

mechanically powered. This industry group does not include

electrical commercial and industrial machines, in which

electricity does the work directly, e.g., heating, turning a

shaft, or ionizing a substance, or electrically powered

commercial and industrial machines which are classified in

Industry Group 504 or 508.

Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies,

and construction materials (SIC 5063). Establishments

primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of electrical

power equipment for the generation, transmission, distribution, or control of electric energy; electrical construction

materials for outside power transmission lines and for

electrical systems and electric light fixtures and bulbs.

Construction contractors primarily engaged in installing

electrical systems and equipment from their own stock are

classified in Construction, Industry 1731.

Electrical appliances, television and radio sets (SIC

5064). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale

distribution of radio and television receiving sets, other

household electronic sound or video equipment, selfcontained air-conditioning room units, and household

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electrical appliances. Also included are establishments

primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of household gas and electric laundry equipment and refrigerators

and freezers.

Electronic parts and equipment, n.e.c. (SIC 5065).

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of electronic parts and electronic communications

equipment, not elsewhere classified, such as telephone

and telegraph equipment; radio and television broadcasting and communications equipment; and intercommunications equipment. Establishments primarily engaged in the

wholesale distribution of radio and television receiving

sets, phonographs, CD-players, and other household sound

or video equipment are classified in Industry 5064.

SIC 5065 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Communications equipment.

2. Other electronic parts and equipment.

Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment

and supplies (SIC 507)

Hardware (SIC 5072). Establishments primarily engaged

in the wholesale distribution of cutlery and general hardware, including hand saws; saw blades; brads, staples, and

tacks; and bolts, nuts, rivets, and screws. Establishments

primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of nails,

noninsulated wire, and screening are classified in Industry

5051.

Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies (hydronics) (SIC 5074). Establishments primarily engaged in the

wholesale distribution of hydronic plumbing and heating

equipment and supplies. Construction contractors primarily engaged in installing plumbing and heating equipment

from their own stock are classified in Construction, Industry 1711.

Warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and

supplies (SIC 5075). Establishments primarily engaged in

the wholesale distribution of warm air heating and airconditioning equipment and supplies. Construction contractors primarily engaged in installing warm air heating

and air-conditioning equipment are classified in Construction, Industry 1711.

Refrigeration equipment and supplies (SIC 5078). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution

of refrigeration equipment and supplies. Construction contractors primarily engaged in installation of refrigeration

equipment from their own stock are classified in Construction, Industry 1711.

Machinery, equipment, and supplies (SIC 508)

Construction and mining (except petroleum) machinery and equipment (SIC 5082). Establishments primarily

engaged in the wholesale distribution of construction or

mining cranes, excavating machinery and equipment, power

shovels, road construction and maintenance machinery,

tractor-mounting equipment, and other specialized machinery and equipment used in the construction, mining, and

logging industries. Establishments engaged in marketing

oil well machinery and equipment are classified in Industry

5084.

Farm and garden machinery and equipment (SIC 5083).

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of agricultural machinery and equipment for use in

preparation and maintenance of the soil, the planting and

harvesting of crops, and other operations and processes

pertaining to work on the farm, lawn, or garden; and dairy

and other livestock equipment.

SIC 5083 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Farm machinery and equipment—farm dealers.

2. Farm machinery and equipment—wholesale distributors.

3. Lawn and garden machinery and equipment.

Industrial machinery and equipment (SIC 5084). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution

of industrial machinery and equipment, not elsewhere

classified.

SIC 5084 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Food-processing machinery and equipment.

2. General-purpose industrial machinery, equipment, and

parts.

3. Metalworking machinery and equipment.

4. Materials handling equipment.

5. Oil well, oil refinery, and pipeline machinery, equipment, and supplies.

6. Other industrial machinery and equipment. Establishments primarily engaged in selling special purpose

industrial machinery not elsewhere classified, including printing machinery, paper and paper products

machinery, smelting and metal refining machinery and

equipment, cigar and cigarette machinery, and similar

special industry machinery.

Industrial supplies (SIC 5085). Establishments primarily

engaged in the wholesale distribution of industrial supplies,

not elsewhere classified.

SIC 5085 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. General-line industrial supplies.

2. Mechanical power transmission equipment.

3. Hydraulic and pneumatic (fluid-power) parts, accessories, and supplies.

4. Welding supplies.

5. Industrial containers and supplies.

6. Industrial valves and fittings, except fluid-power.

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7. Otherindustrialsupplies—Establishmentsprimarilyengaged

in selling a specialty line of industrial materials and

supplies not elsewhere classified, such as abrasives,

mechanical rubber goods, ropes, cordage, and industrial diamonds.

Service establishment equipment and supplies (SIC

5087). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale

distribution of equipment and supplies for barber shops,

beauty parlors, power laundries, dry-cleaning plants, upholsterers, undertakers, and related personal service establishments.

SIC 5087 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Beauty and barber equipment and supplies.

2. Custodial (janitors’) equipment and supplies.

3. Laundry and dry-cleaning equipment and supplies.

4. Other service establishment equipment and supplies—

Establishments primarily engaged in selling a specialty

line of service establishment supplies, such as upholsterers’

equipment and supplies, seamstresses’ supplies, tailors’

supplies, undertakers’ supplies, municipality equipment and supplies, and shoe repair supplies.

Transportation equipment and supplies, except motor

vehicles (SIC 5088). Establishments primarily engaged in

the wholesale distribution of transportation equipment and

supplies. Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts

are classified in Industry Group 501, and those distributing

pleasure boats are classified in Industry 5091.

SIC 5088 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Aircraft and aeronautical equipment and supplies.

2. Marine machinery, equipment, and supplies.

3. Othertransportationequipmentandsupplies—Establishments

primarily engaged in selling equipment and supplies

used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of

railroads, streetcars, buses, tramways, aerial hoists,

and horsedrawn vehicles.

Miscellaneous durable goods (SIC 509)

Sporting and recreational goods and supplies (SIC

5091). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale

distribution of sporting goods and accessories; billiard and

pool supplies; sporting firearms and ammunition; and

marine pleasure craft, equipment and supplies. Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of

motor vehicles and trailers are classified in Industry 5012;

those distributing self-propelled golf carts are classified in

Industry 5088; and those distributing athletic apparel and

footwear are classified in Industry Group 513.

Toys and hobby goods and supplies (SIC 5092). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution

of games, toys, hobby goods and supplies, and related

goods, such as fireworks and playing cards.

Scrap and waste materials (SIC 5093). Establishments

primarily engaged in assembling, breaking up, sorting, and

wholesale distribution of scrap and waste materials. This

industry includes auto wreckers engaged in dismantling

automobiles for scrap. However, those engaged in dismantling automobiles for the purpose of selling secondhand

parts at retail are classified in Industry 5015.

SIC 5093 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Iron and steel scrap processors and dealers.

a. Iron and steel scrap processors (using power processing equipment).

b. Iron and steel scrap dealers (not using power

processing equipment).

2. Nonferrous recyclable materials.

Jewelry, watches, precious stones, and precious metals (SIC 5094). Establishments primarily engaged in the

wholesale distribution of jewelry, precious stones and

metals, costume jewelry, watches, clocks, silverware, and

jewelers’ findings. Establishments primarily engaged in the

wholesale distribution of precious metal ores are classified

in Industry 5052.

SIC 5094 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Jewelry, watches, diamonds, precious stones, and

silverware.

2. Precious metals (excluding ores).

Durable goods, n.e.c. (SIC 5099). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of durable goods,

not elsewhere classified, such as musical instruments and

forest products, except lumber.

SIC 5099 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Musical instruments and supplies.

2. Forest products, except lumber.

3. General merchandise—durable.

4. Compact disks, prerecorded audio tapes, and phonograph records.

5. Fire extinguishers and fire safety equipment.

6. Other durable goods.

Nondurable Goods

(SIC Major Group 51)

This major group includes establishments primarily engaged

in the wholesale distribution of nondurable goods.

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Paper and paper products (SIC 511)

Printing and writing paper (SIC 5111). Establishments

primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of printing

and writing paper, including envelope paper; fine paper;

and groundwood paper.

Stationery and office supplies (SIC 5112). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of

stationery and office supplies, including computer and

photocopy supplies, envelopes, typewriter paper, file cards

and folders, pens, pencils, social stationery, and greeting

cards.

Industrial and personal service paper (SIC 5113). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution

of wrapping and other coarse paper, paperboard, and

converted paper and related disposable plastic products,

such as bags, boxes, dishes, eating utensils, napkins, and

shipping supplies.

Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’

sundries (SIC 512)

Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries

(SIC 5122). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of prescription drugs, proprietary drugs,

druggists’ sundries, and toiletries. Establishments primarily

engaged in the wholesale distribution of surgical, dental,

and hospital equipment are classified in Industry 5047.

SIC 5122 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. General-line drugs—These are wholesalers who reported

a substantial portion of their sales in "drugs and

pharmaceuticals" and a combination of "proprietary

(patent) medicines," "cosmetics," "perfumes," and

"other toiletries and druggists’ sundries."

2. Specialty-line drugs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and

toiletries. These are wholesale establishments engaged

in selling limited lines among the above products.

Apparel, piece goods, and notions (SIC 513)

Piece goods, notions, and other dry goods (SIC 5131).

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of piece goods or yard goods of natural or manmade fibers, notions (sewing and hair accessories, etc.),

and other dry goods. Converters who buy fabric goods

(except knit goods) in the grey, have them finished on

contract, and sell at wholesale are included here. Converters of knit goods are classified in Manufacturing, Industry

Group 225. This industry does not include establishments

primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of homefurnishings which are classified in Industry 5023.

SIC 5131 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Piece goods.

a. Piece goods—jobbers.

b. Piece goods—converters.

2. Notions and other dry goods.

Men’s and boys’ clothing and furnishings (SIC 5136).

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of men’s and boys’ apparel and furnishings, sportswear, hosiery, underwear, nightwear, and work clothing.

Women’s, children’s, and infants’ clothing and accessories (SIC 5137). Establishments primarily engaged in

the wholesale distribution of women’s, children’s, and

infants’ clothing and accessories, including hosiery, lingerie, millinery, and furs.

Footwear (SIC 5139). Establishments primarily engaged

in the wholesale distribution of footwear (including athletic)

made of leather, rubber, and other materials.

Groceries and related products (SIC 514)

Groceries, general-line (SIC 5141). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of a general

line of groceries. Establishments primarily engaged in

roasting coffee, blending tea, or grinding and packaging

spices are classified in Manufacturing Major Group 20.

SIC 5141 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Voluntary.

2. Retail cooperative.

3. Other general-line.

Packaged frozen foods (SIC 5142). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of packaged

quick-frozen vegetables, juices, meats, fish, poultry, pastries, and other ‘‘deep freeze’’ products. Establishments

primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of frozen

dairy products are classified in Industry 5143, and those

distributing frozen poultry, fish, and meat which are not

packaged are classified in Industries 5144, 5146, and

5147, respectively.

Dairy products, except dried or canned (SIC 5143).

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of dairy products, such as butter, cheese, ice cream

and ices, and fluid milk and cream. This industry does not

include establishments primarily engaged in pasteurizing

and bottling milk, which are classified in Manufacturing,

Industry Group 202. Establishments primarily engaged in

the wholesale distribution of dried or canned dairy products are classified in Industry 5149.

SIC 5143 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Raw milk.

2. Dairy products, except raw milk.

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Poultry and poultry products (SIC 5144). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of

poultry and poultry products, except canned and packaged

frozen products. This industry does not include establishments primarily engaged in the killing and dressing of

poultry, which are classified in Manufacturing, Industry

2015. Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale

distribution of packaged frozen poultry are classified in

Industry 5142, and those distributing canned poultry are

classified in Industry 5149.

SIC 5144 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Live poultry.

2. Poultry and poultry products, except live.

Confectionery (SIC 5145). Establishments primarily engaged

in the wholesale distribution of confectionery and related

products, such as candy, chewing gum, fountain fruits,

salted or roasted nuts, popcorn, fountain syrups, and

potato, corn, and similar chips.

Fish and seafoods (SIC 5146). Establishments primarily

engaged in the wholesale distribution (but not packaging)

of fresh, cured, or frozen fish and seafoods, except canned

or packaged frozen. The preparation of fresh or frozen

packaged fish and other seafood, and the shucking and

packing of fresh oysters in nonsealed containers, are

classified in Manufacturing, Industry 2092. Establishments

primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of canned

seafood are classified in Industry 5149, and those distributing packaged frozen foods are classified in Industry

5142.

Meats and meat products (SIC 5147). Establishments

primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of fresh,

cured, and processed (but not canned) meats and lard.

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of frozen packaged meats are classified in Industry

5142, and those distributing canned meats are classified in

Industry 5149.

SIC 5147 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Meats and meat products, except boxed beef.

2. Packaging boxed beef.

Fresh fruits and vegetables (SIC 5148). Establishments

primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of fresh

fruits and vegetables.

Groceries and related products, n.e.c. (SIC 5149). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution

of groceries and related products, not elsewhere classified. Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale

distribution of soft drinks, and in bottling and distributing

natural spring and mineral waters, are classified in this

industry, but establishments primarily engaged in bottling

soft drinks are classified in Manufacturing, Major Group 20.

This industry does not include establishments primarily

engaged in the wholesale distribution of farm-product raw

materials classified in Industry Group 515, nor those

distributing beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages of

Industry Group 518.

SIC 5149 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Coffee, tea, and spices.

2. Bread and baked goods.

3. Soft drinks.

4. Canned goods.

5. Food and beverage basic materials.

6. Other grocery specialties.

Farm-product raw materials (SIC 515)

Grain and field beans (SIC 5153). Establishments primarily engaged in buying and/or marketing grain (such as

corn, wheat, oats, barley, and unpolished rice), dry beans,

soybeans, and other inedible beans. Country grain elevators primarily engaged in buying or receiving grain from

farmers are included, as well as terminal elevators and

other merchants marketing grain. Establishments primarily

engaged in the wholesale distribution of field and garden

seeds are classified in Industry 5191.

Livestock (SIC 5154). Establishments primarily engaged

in buying and/or marketing cattle, hogs, sheep, and goats.

This industry also includes the operation of livestock

auction markets.

Farm-product raw materials, n.e.c. (SIC 5159). Establishments primarily engaged in buying and/or marketing

farm products, not elsewhere classified. Establishments

primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of milk are

classified in Industry 5143, and those distributing live

poultry are classified in Industry 5144.

SIC 5159 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Hides, skins, and pelts.

2. Leaf tobacco.

3. Wool, wool tops, and mohair.

4. Cotton.

5. Other farm-product raw materials.

Chemicals and allied products (SIC 516)

Plastics materials and basic forms and shapes (SIC

5162). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale

distribution of plastics materials, and of unsupported plastics film, sheets, sheeting, rods, tubes, and other basic

forms and shapes.

Chemicals and allied products, n.e.c. (SIC 5169).Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution

of chemicals and allied products, not elsewhere classified,

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such as acids, industrial and heavy chemicals, dyestuffs,

industrial salts, rosin, and turpentine. Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of ammunition

are classified in Industry Group 509; those distributing

agricultural chemicals and pesticides are classified in

Industry 5191; those distributing drugs are classified in

Industry 5122; and those distributing pigments, paints, and

varnishes are classified in Industry 5198.

SIC 5169 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Industrial gases, except LP.

2. Other chemicals and allied products.

Petroleum and petroleum products (SIC 517)

This industry group includes establishments primarily

engaged in the wholesale distribution of crude petroleum

and petroleum products. Included are establishments primarily engaged in the distribution of liquefied petroleum

gas. Establishments primarily engaged in the transmission

and/or distribution of natural gas are classified in Utilities,

Industry Group 492.

Petroleum bulk stations and terminals (SIC 5171).

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of crude petroleum and petroleum products from

bulk liquid storage facilities. These establishments have a

bulk liquid storage capacity of 10,000 gallons or more.

SIC 5171 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Petroleum bulk stations and terminals, except LP.

2. Liquefied petroleum gas bulk stations and terminals.

Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers, except

bulk stations and terminals (SIC 5172). Establishments

primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of crude

petroleum and petroleum products. These establishments

do not have a bulk liquid storage capacity of 10,000

gallons or more. Included are packaged and bottled petroleum products distributors, truck jobbers, and others marketing petroleum and its products at wholesale.

Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages

(SIC 518)

Beer and ale (SIC 5181). Establishments primarily engaged

in the wholesale distribution of beer, ale, porter, and other

fermented malt beverages.

Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages (SIC 5182).

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of distilled spirits, including neutral spirits and ethyl

alcohol used in blended wines and distilled liquors.

SIC 5182 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages—licensed.

2. Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages—State operated.

Miscellaneous nondurable goods (SIC 519)

Farm supplies (SIC 5191).Establishments primarily engaged

in the wholesale distribution of animal feeds, fertilizers,

agricultural chemicals, pesticides, seeds, and other farm

supplies, except grains. Establishments primarily engaged

in the wholesale distribution of pet food are classified in

Industry 5149, and those distributing pet supplies are

classified in Industry 5199.

SIC 5191 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Farm supplies—farm dealers.

2. Farm supplies—wholesale distributors.

Books, periodicals, and newspapers (SIC 5192). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution

of books, periodicals, and newspapers.

Flowers, nursery stock, and florists’ supplies (SIC

5193). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale

distribution of flowers, nursery stock, and florists’ supplies.

Tobacco and tobacco products (SIC 5194). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of

tobacco and its products. Leaf tobacco wholesalers are

classified in Industry 5159, and establishments primarily

engaged in stemming and redrying tobacco are classified

in Manufacturing, Industry 2141.

Paints, varnishes, and supplies (SIC 5198). Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of

paints, varnishes, wallpaper, and supplies. Establishments

selling to the general public and known as retail in the

trade are classified in Retail Trade, Industry 5231.

Nondurable goods, n.e.c. (SIC 5199). Establishments

primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of nondurable goods, not elsewhere classified, such as art goods,

industrial yarns, textile bags, and bagging and burlap.

SIC 5199 is subdivided in some tables into—

1. Art goods.

2. General merchandise—nondurable.

3. Textile bags and bagging.

4. Specialty advertising (sale of merchandise).

5. Other nondurable goods.

TYPE-OF-OPERATION CLASSIFICATIONS

In addition to being classified by kind of business, each

wholesale establishment was classified for the census by

type of operation according to the ownership of the

business, ownership of the goods sold, or character of the

principal transactions. Establishments in wholesale trade

are grouped into the following three major types of operation and related subgroups:

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Merchant wholesalers. Establishments primarily engaged

in buying and selling merchandise on their own account.

Included here are such types of establishments as wholesale merchants or jobbers, industrial distributors, voluntary

group wholesalers, importers, exporters, cash and carry

wholesalers, retailer cooperative warehouses, terminal and

country grain elevators, farm products assemblers, wholesale cooperative associations, and petroleum bulk plants

and terminals operated by nonrefining companies.

Wholesale distributors and jobbers. Establishments

primarily engaged in buying and selling merchandise in

the domestic market not manufactured by the parent

company.

Importers. Establishments buying and selling goods at

wholesale on their own account, whose principal source

of purchases was foreign.

Exporters. Establishments primarily engaged in purchasing goods in the United States and selling them to

foreign customers.

Terminal grain elevators. Grain elevators primarily engaged

in buying and selling grain received from country grain

elevators and grain marketing establishments. They

have sizable space for grain storage, and products are

received primarily by rail or barge rather than by truck.

Country grain elevators. Grain elevators, cooperative or

other, buying and receiving grain directly from farmers

by truck and selling at wholesale.

Assemblers of farm products, except country grain

elevators. Establishments primarily engaged in purchasing directly from farmers and assembling and marketing

farm products at wholesale.

Manufacturers’ sales branches and offices. Establishments maintained by manufacturing, refining, and mining

companies apart from their plants or mines for marketing

their products at wholesale. Branch stores selling to household consumers and individual users are classified in retail

trade. Sales branches and offices located at plants and

administrative offices are included when separate records

are available.

Manufacturers’ sales branches. A branch with a stock

of merchandise for sale. Included are refiner—marketers

owned and operated by petroleum refining companies

primarily for marketing their products.

Manufacturers’ sales offices. An office without a stock

of merchandise for sale.

Agents, brokers, and commission merchants. Establishments whose operators are in business for themselves

and are primarily engaged in selling or buying goods for

others. Included here are such types of operations as

auction companies, import agents, export agents, selling

agents, merchandise brokers, and commission merchants.

‘‘Sales’’ as shown in census publications for agents,

brokers, and commission merchants represent the gross

sales (or purchase) value of the goods in the transactions

negotiated.

Auction companies. Wholesale establishments primarily engaged in selling merchandise on an agency basis

by auction.

Brokers (representing buyers or sellers). Wholesale establishments primarily engaged in selling or buying merchandise in the domestic market on a brokerage basis

but not receiving the goods on consignment.

Commission merchants. Wholesale establishments operating in the domestic market receiving goods for sale on

consignment.

Import agents. Merchandise agents and brokers in the

domestic market buying merchandise from or selling

merchandise for foreign firms.

Export agents. Merchandise agents and brokers in the

domestic market selling to or buying for foreign customers.

Manufacturers’ agents. Wholesale establishments in

the domestic market selling for a limited number of

manufacturers on a continuing agency basis.

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Appendix C.

Kind-of-Business Titles and Reporting-Form Numbers

[Listed below are wholesale kind-of-business titles and their corresponding reporting-form numbers. Requests for copies of any of these forms, including the inquiries used to classify establishment

by kind of business, should be directed to the Services Division, Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC 20233]

SIC

code Title Standardform CBShort formCBDURABLE GOODS

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and supplies:

5012 Automobiles and other motor vehicles 5012 ------------------------ 5003

5013 Motor vehicle supplies and new parts 5013 ------------------------- 5003

5014 Tires and tubes 5013 -------------------------------------------- 5003

5015 Motor vehicle parts, used 5013 ------------------------------------ 5003

502 Furniture and homefurnishings:

5021 Furniture 5020 --------------------------------------------------- 5001 5023 Homefurnishings 5020 -------------------------------------------- 5001

503 Lumber and other construction materials:

5031 Lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panels 5030 ------------------ 5001

5032 Brick, stone, and related construction materials 5030 ---------------- 5001

5033 Roofing, siding, and insulation materials 5030 ----------------------- 5001

5039 Construction materials, n.e.c. 5030 -------------------------------- 5001

504 Professional and commercial equipment and supplies:

5043 Photographic equipment and supplies 5043 ------------------------- 5003

5044 Office equipment 5045 ------------------------------------------- 5002

5045 Computers and computer peripheral equipment and software 5045 --- 5002

5046 Commercial equipment, n.e.c. 5043 -------------------------------- 5002

5047 Medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies 5047 ---------- 5002

5048 Ophthalmic goods 5047 ------------------------------------------ 5002

5049 Professional equipment and supplies, n.e.c. 5047 ------------------- 5002

505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum:

5051 Metals service centers and offices 5051 --------------------------- 5003 5052 Coal and other minerals and ores 5052 ---------------------------- 5003

506 Electrical goods:

5063 Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and construction materials 5060 -------------------------------------- 5001 5064 Electrical appliances, television and radio sets 5060 ----------------- 5001 5065 Electronic parts and equipment, n.e.c. 5060 ------------------------ 5001

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and supplies:

5072 Hardware 5070 -------------------------------------------------- 5001

5074 Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies (hydronics) 5070 ------ 5001

5075 Warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and supplies 5070 -- 5001

5078 Refrigeration equipment and supplies 5070 ------------------------- 5001

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies:

5082 Construction and mining (except petroleum) machinery and

equipment 5082 ------------------------------------------------ 5002 5083 Farm and garden machinery and equipment 5083 ------------------- 5002 5084 Industrial machinery and equipment 5084 -------------------------- 5002 5085 Industrial supplies 5085 ------------------------------------------ 5002 5087 Service establishment equipment and supplies 5087 ----------------- 5002 5088 Transportation equipment and supplies, except motor vehicles 5088 -- 5002

SIC

code Title Standardform CBShort formCBDURABLE GOODSmCon.

509 Miscellaneous durable goods:

5091 Sporting and recreational goods and supplies 5091 ----------------- 5003

5092 Toys and hobby goods and supplies 5091 -------------------------- 5003

5093 Scrap and waste materials 5093 ---------------------------------- 5003

5094 Jewelry, watches, precious stones, and precious metals 5094 -------- 5003

5099 Durable goods, n.e.c. 5099 --------------------------------------- 5003

NONDURABLE GOODS

511 Paper and paper products:

5111 Printing and writing paper 5110 ----------------------------------- 5102

5112 Stationery and office supplies 5110 -------------------------------- 5102

5113 Industrial and personal service paper 5110 ------------------------- 5102

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries:

5122 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries 5122 -------------- 5102

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions:

5131 Piece goods, notions, and other dry goods 5131 -------------------- 5102

5136 Men’s and boys’ clothing and furnishings 5136 --------------------- 5102

5137 Women’s, children’s, and infants’ clothing and accessories 5136 ----- 5102

5139 Footwear 5136 -------------------------------------------------- 5102

514 Groceries and related products:

5141 Groceries, general line 5141 -------------------------------------- 5101

5142 Packaged frozen foods 5142 -------------------------------------- 5101

5143 Dairy products, except dried or canned 5143 ----------------------- 5101

5144 Poultry and poultry products 5144 --------------------------------- 5101

5145 Confectionery 5145 ---------------------------------------------- 5101

5146 Fish and seafoods 5146 ------------------------------------------ 5101

5147 Meats and meat products 5147 ----------------------------------- 5101

5148 Fresh fruits and vegetables 5148 ---------------------------------- 5101

5149 Groceries and related products, n.e.c. 5141 ------------------------ 5101

515 Farm-product raw materials:

5153 Grain and field beans 5150 --------------------------------------- 5103

5154 Livestock 5150 -------------------------------------------------- 5103

5159 Farm-product raw materials, n.e.c. 5150 ---------------------------- 5103

516 Chemicals and allied products:

5162 Plastics materials and basic forms and shapes 5160 ---------------- 5102 5169 Chemicals and allied products, n.e.c. 5160 ------------------------- 5102

517 Petroleum and petroleum products:

5171 Petroleum bulk stations and terminals 5170 ------------------------ 1NA

5172 Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers, except bulk

stations and terminals 5170 -------------------------------------- 1NA

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages:

5181 Beer and ale 5180 ----------------------------------------------- 5103

5182 Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages 5180 ------------------------ 5103

519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods:

5191 Farm supplies 5191 ---------------------------------------------- 5102 5192 Books, periodicals, and newspapers 5192 -------------------------- 5102 5193 Flowers, nursery stock, and florists’ supplies 5192 ------------------ 5102 5194 Tobacco and tobacco products 5194 ------------------------------ 5102 5198 Paints, varnishes, and supplies 5198 ------------------------------- 5102 5199 Nondurable goods, n.e.c. 5199 ------------------------------------ 5102

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Appendix D.

Metropolitan Areas

(Titles and definitions shown for MSA’s, CMSA’s, and PMSA’s are those established by the Office of

Management and Budget, as of June 30, 1993)

RHODE ISLAND

New London-Norwich, CT-RI MSA

Middlesex County, CT (part)

Fenwick borough, CT

Old Saybrook town, CT

New London County, CT (part)

Bozrah town, CT

East Lyme town, CT

Franklin town, CT

Griswold town balance, CT

Groton city, CT

Groton town balance, CT

Groton Long Point borough, CT

Jewett City borough, CT

Ledyard town, CT

Lisbon town, CT

Montville town, CT

New London city, CT

North Stonington town, CT

Norwich city, CT

Old Lyme town, CT

Preston town, CT

Salem town, CT

Sprague town, CT

Stonington borough, CT

Stonington town, CT

Waterford town, CT

Windham County, CT (part)

Canterbury town, CT

Plainfield town, CT

Washington County, RI (part)

Hopkinton town, RI

Westerly town, RI

Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA MSA

Bristol County, MA (part)

Attleboro city, MA

Fall River city, MA

North Attleborough town, MA

Rehoboth town, MA

Seekonk town, MA

Somerset town, MA

Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA MSA—Con.

Bristol County, MA (part)—Con.

Swansea town, MA

Westport town, MA

Bristol County, RI

Barrington town, RI

Bristol town, RI

Warren town, RI

Kent County, RI

Coventry town, RI

East Greenwich town, RI

Warwick city, RI

West Greenwich town, RI

West Warwick town, RI

Newport County, RI (part)

Jamestown town, RI

Little Compton town, RI

Tiverton town, RI

Providence County, RI

Burrillville town, RI

Central Falls city, RI

Cranston city, RI

Cumberland town, RI

East Providence city, RI

Foster town, RI

Glocester town, RI

Johnston town, RI

Lincoln town, RI

North Providence town, RI

North Smithfield town, RI

Pawtucket city, RI

Providence city, RI

Scituate town, RI

Smithfield town, RI

Woonsocket city, RI

Washington County, RI (part)

Charlestown town, RI

Exeter town, RI

Narragansett town, RI

North Kingstown town, RI

Richmond town, RI

South Kingstown town, RI

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Appendix E.

Percent of Sales Data Based on Administrative Records

and Estimation for the State: 1992

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols and for more information on reliability of data, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see

appendix A]

SIC

code Kind of business

Percent of sales‡m

From administrative records 1 Estimated2

Wholesale trade 6.0 ------------------------------ 1.5

50 Durable goods 6.4 ------------------------------------------ 1.6

501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and supplies 15.7 ------ 1.5 5012 Automobiles and other motor vehicles (D) ----------------- (D)

5013 Motor vehicle supplies and new parts 20.4 ------------------ 2.7 5014 Tires and tubes (D) -------------------------------------- (D)

5015 Motor vehicle parts, used (D) ----------------------------- (D)

502 Furniture and homefurnishings 3.7 -------------------------- 2.6

5021 Furniture 17.1 -------------------------------------------- 8.9

5023 Homefurnishings 1.0 ------------------------------------- 1.3

503 Lumber and other construction materials 10.6 ----------------- 2.2

5031 Lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panels 2.9 ----------- 2.7

5032 Brick, stone, and related construction materials (D) --------- (D)

5033 Roofing, siding, and insulation materials (D) ---------------- (D)

5039 Construction materials, n.e.c. (D) -------------------------- (D)

504 Professional and commercial equipment and supplies 6.4 ------ 1.7 5043 Photographic equipment and supplies – ------------------ – 5044 Office equipment (D) ------------------------------------ (D)

5045 Computers and computer peripheral equipment and software .8 ------------------------------------------- 3.0 5046 Commercial equipment, n.e.c. 45.2 ------------------------- .7 5047 Medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies 3.2 ---- .4

5048 Ophthalmic goods 1.5 ----------------------------------- –

5049 Professional equipment and supplies, n.e.c. (D) ------------- (D)

505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum 7.6 ------------------- 1.9 5051 Metals service centers and offices (D) --------------------- (D)

5052 Coal and other minerals and ores (D) --------------------- (D)

506 Electrical goods 3.1 --------------------------------------- –

5063 Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and

construction materials 1.2 ------------------------------- –

5064 Electrical appliances, television and radio sets (D) ---------- (D)

5065 Electronic parts and equipment, n.e.c. (D) ------------------ (D)

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and

supplies 1.6 ---------------------------------------------- .1

5072 Hardware (D) ------------------------------------------- (D)

5074 Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

(hydronics) (D) ----------------------------------------- (D)

5075 Warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and

supplies (D) -------------------------------------------- (D)

5078 Refrigeration equipment and supplies (D) ------------------ (D)

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 3.9 --------------------- 3.5 5082 Construction and mining (except petroleum) machinery

and equipment – ------------------------------------- – 5083 Farm and garden machinery and equipment 9.3 ------------ 10.2 5084 Industrial machinery and equipment 2.5 -------------------- 3.7 5085 Industrial supplies 5.8 ------------------------------------ 3.0 5087 Service establishment equipment and supplies 8.0 ---------- 3.9 5088 Transportation equipment and supplies, except motor vehicles 8.7 -------------------------------------------- –

SIC

code Kind of business

Percent of sales‡m

From administrative records 1 Estimated2

Wholesale trade mCon.

50 Durable goodsmCon.

509 Miscellaneous durable goods 7.4 --------------------------- 1.6

5091 Sporting and recreational goods and supplies 15.1 ----------- .3

5092 Toys and hobby goods and supplies (D) ------------------- (D)

5093 Scrap and waste materials 11.0 ---------------------------- 2.1

5094 Jewelry, watches, precious stones, and precious metals 3.6 - 1.8

5099 Durable goods, n.e.c. (D) --------------------------------- (D)

51 Nondurable goods 5.5 -------------------------------------- 1.3

511 Paper and paper products 6.8 ------------------------------ 3.1

5111 Printing and writing paper (D) ----------------------------- (D)

5112 Stationery and office supplies (D) ------------------------- (D)

5113 Industrial and personal service paper 16.8 ------------------ 3.8

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries (D) --------- (D)

5122 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries (D) ------- (D)

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 19.7 ----------------------- .7

5131 Piece goods, notions, and other dry goods 33.9 ------------- .9

5136 Men’s and boys’ clothing and furnishings (D) --------------- (D)

5137 Women’s, children’s, and infants’ clothing and

accessories 3.5 ---------------------------------------- –

5139 Footwear (D) ------------------------------------------- (D)

514 Groceries and related products 3.5 -------------------------- 1.9

5141 Groceries, general line .2 ------------------------------- 1.8

5142 Packaged frozen foods – ------------------------------- 2.5

5143 Dairy products, except dried or canned 5.8 ----------------- 7.9

5144 Poultry and poultry products – -------------------------- –

5145 Confectionery (D) --------------------------------------- (D)

5146 Fish and seafoods 8.3 ----------------------------------- 4.2

5147 Meats and meat products (D) ----------------------------- (D)

5148 Fresh fruits and vegetables 3.8 --------------------------- –

5149 Groceries and related products, n.e.c. (D) ------------------ (D)

515 Farm-product raw materials 15.2 ----------------------------- –

5153 Grain and field beans (D) -------------------------------- (D)

5154 Livestock – ------------------------------------------- –

5159 Farm-product raw materials, n.e.c. (D) --------------------- (D)

516 Chemicals and allied products 2.7 --------------------------- .1 5162 Plastics materials and basic forms and shapes .8 ---------- .1 5169 Chemicals and allied products, n.e.c. 3.2 ------------------- .1

517 Petroleum and petroleum products .4 ----------------------- .7

5171 Petroleum bulk stations and terminals .4 ------------------ –

5172 Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers, except

bulk stations and terminals – --------------------------- 12.6

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages (D) -------------- (D)

5181 Beer and ale (D) ---------------------------------------- (D)

5182 Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages (D) ----------------- (D)

519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods (D) ------------------------ (D)

5191 Farm supplies 16.4 --------------------------------------- 2.3 5192 Books, periodicals, and newspapers 10.0 ------------------- 1.2 5193 Flowers, nursery stock, and florists’ supplies (D) ------------ (D)

5194 Tobacco and tobacco products – ------------------------ .5 5198 Paints, varnishes, and supplies (D) ------------------------ (D)

5199 Nondurable goods, n.e.c. 16.4 ----------------------------- 3.1

1Includes sales information obtained from administrative records of other Federal agencies.

2Includes sales information which was imputed based on historic company ratios or administrative records, or on industry averages.

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Appendix F.

Geographic Notes

RHODE ISLAND

There are no geographic notes for the State of Rhode

Island.

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Appendix G.

Establishments in Business Any Time During Year and

Establishments in Business at End of Year for the State:

1992 and 1987

[For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms and comparability of 1987 and 1992 censuses, see appendix A]

SIC code Kind of business

Establishments in business m

Any time during year At end of year

1992 1987 1992 1987

Wholesale trade --------------------------------------------------------- 1 771 1 724 1 649 1 615

50 Durable goods --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 182 1 121 1 106 1 056

501 Motor vehicles and automotive parts and supplies 163 ------------------------------------ 165 149 157

5012 Automobiles and other motor vehicles 27 --------------------------------------------- 33 26 30

5013 Motor vehicle supplies and new parts 97 --------------------------------------------- 97 87 94

5014 Tires and tubes ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 8 8 8

5015 Motor vehicle parts, used -------------------------------------------------------- 30 27 28 25

502 Furniture and homefurnishings ------------------------------------------------------ 42 35 39 35

5021 Furniture ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 13 12 13

5023 Homefurnishings ---------------------------------------------------------------- 29 22 27 22

503 Lumber and other construction materials 65 -------------------------------------------- 55 60 52 5031 Lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panels 24 --------------------------------------- 16 22 15 5032 Brick, stone, and related construction materials 15 ------------------------------------ 11 14 11 5033 Roofing, siding, and insulation materials 11 ------------------------------------------- 13 10 12 5039 Construction materials, n.e.c. ----------------------------------------------------- 15 15 14 14

504 Professional and commercial equipment and supplies 161 --------------------------------- 143 151 130

5043 Photographic equipment and supplies --------------------------------------------- 3 4 3 4

5044 Office equipment ---------------------------------------------------------------- 34 33 33 30

5045 Computers and computer peripheral equipment and software 48 ------------------------ 44 42 41

5046 Commercial equipment, n.e.c. ---------------------------------------------------- 21 26 21 23

5047 Medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies 34 ------------------------------- 20 31 17 5048 Ophthalmic goods --------------------------------------------------------------- 7 5 7 5 5049 Professional equipment and supplies, n.e.c. 14 ---------------------------------------- 11 14 10

505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum ---------------------------------------------- 39 40 38 36

5051 Metals service centers and offices ------------------------------------------------ 38 39 37 35

5052 Coal and other minerals and ores ------------------------------------------------- 1 1 1 1

506 Electrical goods ------------------------------------------------------------------- 107 102 105 93

5063 Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and construction materials 57 -------- r52 55 r49

5064 Electrical appliances, television and radio sets 8 ------------------------------------- 8 8 7

5065 Electronic parts and equipment, n.e.c. 42 --------------------------------------------- 42 42 37

507 Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and supplies 91 -------------------------- 85 85 84 5072 Hardware----------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 30 31 30 5074 Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies (hydronics) 37 --------------------------- 40 34 39 5075 Warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and supplies 16 ----------------------- 8 15 8 5078 Refrigeration equipment and supplies --------------------------------------------- 5 7 5 7

508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies ------------------------------------------------- 228 214 218 200

5082 Construction and mining (except petroleum) machinery and equipment 9 ---------------- 12 9 11

5083 Farm and garden machinery and equipment 11 --------------------------------------- 7 9 7

5084 Industrial machinery and equipment ----------------------------------------------- 104 r95 99 r88

5085 Industrial supplies --------------------------------------------------------------- 59 58 57 54

5087 Service establishment equipment and supplies 36 ------------------------------------- 33 35 31

5088 Transportation equipment and supplies, except motor vehicles 9 ----------------------- 9 9 9

509 Miscellaneous durable goods ------------------------------------------------------- 286 282 261 269

5091 Sporting and recreational goods and supplies 25 -------------------------------------- 15 23 14

5092 Toys and hobby goods and supplies ---------------------------------------------- 12 7 12 7

5093 Scrap and waste materials ------------------------------------------------------- 43 48 37 47

5094 Jewelry, watches, precious stones, and precious metals 172 ----------------------------- 177 157 170

5099 Durable goods, n.e.c. ------------------------------------------------------------ 34 35 32 31

51 Nondurable goods ----------------------------------------------------------------- 589 603 543 559

511 Paper and paper products ---------------------------------------------------------- 66 74 60 70 5111 Printing and writing paper -------------------------------------------------------- 9 9 8 9 5112 Stationery and office supplies ---------------------------------------------------- 38 39 36 37 5113 Industrial and personal service paper 19 ---------------------------------------------- 26 16 24

512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists sundries 16 ------------------------------------- 12 15 12

5122 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists sundries 16 ----------------------------------- 12 15 12

513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions -------------------------------------------------- 53 43 51 41

5131 Piece goods, notions, and other dry goods 27 ----------------------------------------- 24 25 23 5136 Men’s and boys’ clothing and furnishings 9 ------------------------------------------ 7 9 7 5137 Women’s, children’s, and infants’ clothing and accessories 13 -------------------------- 8 13 7 5139 Footwear ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 4 4 4

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SIC code Kind of business

Establishments in business m

Any time during year At end of year

1992 1987 1992 1987

51 Nondurable goodsmCon.

514 Groceries and related products ----------------------------------------------------- 213 213 192 196 5141 Groceries, general line ----------------------------------------------------------- 16 12 13 10 5142 Packaged frozen foods ---------------------------------------------------------- 14 12 12 11 5143 Dairy products, except dried or canned 10 -------------------------------------------- 13 9 13 5144 Poultry and poultry products ------------------------------------------------------ 5 11 4 10 5145 Confectionery ------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 14 10 13

5146 Fish and seafoods -------------------------------------------------------------- 65 55 56 50 5147 Meats and meat products -------------------------------------------------------- 18 29 18 28 5148 Fresh fruits and vegetables ------------------------------------------------------ 23 21 23 19 5149 Groceries and related products, n.e.c. 50 --------------------------------------------- 46 47 42

515 Farm-product raw materials -------------------------------------------------------- 6 2 6 2 5153 Grain and field beans ------------------------------------------------------------ 4 1 4 1 5154 Livestock ----------------------------------------------------------------------- – – – – 5159 Farm-product raw materials, n.e.c. ------------------------------------------------ 2 1 2 1

516 Chemicals and allied products ------------------------------------------------------ 69 62 64 60 5162 Plastics materials and basic forms and shapes 15 ------------------------------------- 15 13 14 5169 Chemicals and allied products, n.e.c. ---------------------------------------------- 54 47 51 46

517 Petroleum and petroleum products -------------------------------------------------- 30 36 28 33 5171 Petroleum bulk stations and terminals 19 --------------------------------------------- 24 19 23 5172 Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers, except bulk stations and terminals 11 ---- 12 9 10

518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages 13 ----------------------------------------- 19 13 16 5181 Beer and ale ------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 8 6 6 5182 Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages 7 -------------------------------------------- 11 7 10

519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods --------------------------------------------------- 123 142 114 129 5191 Farm supplies ------------------------------------------------------------------ 23 23 22 20 5192 Books, periodicals, and newspapers ----------------------------------------------- 12 9 12 9 5193 Flowers, nursery stock, and florists’ supplies 9 --------------------------------------- 12 9 10 5194 Tobacco and tobacco products --------------------------------------------------- 7 10 6 10 5198 Paints, varnishes and supplies ---------------------------------------------------- 11 10 11 8 5199 Nondurable goods, n.e.c. -------------------------------------------------------- 61 78 54 72

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1992 CENSUS OF WHOLESALE TRADE

Publications of the 1992 Census of Wholesale Trade, containing data on wholesale trade establishments with payroll in the

United States, are described below. Publications order forms for

specific reports may be obtained from any Department of Commerce district office or from Data User Services Division, Customer Services, Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC 20233-

8300. The first results were issued in press releases. Final

detailed statistics are issued in separate paperbound reports and

compact disc-read only memory (CD-ROM).

Final Reports

Geographic area series—52 reports

(WC92-A-1 to -52)

A separate paperbound report containing data for establishments with payroll is published for each State, the District of

Columbia, and the United States. Each report presents general

statistics for establishments with payroll, on number of establishments, sales, payroll, employment, operating expenses, and

inventories. At the State level, data also are presented separately

for the following types of wholesale operations: merchant wholesalers; manufacturers’ sales branches and offices; and agents,

brokers, and commission merchants. Less type-of-operation detail

is shown below the State level. For States, MA’s, and counties

and places with 200 wholesale establishments or more, statistics

are presented by kind of business. Greater kind-of-business

detail is shown for larger areas. In addition, data are shown for all

places with 2,500 inhabitants or more and all counties (with no

kind-of-business detail). For each State, the District of Columbia,

and the United States, 1992 data are provided on sales and

employees per establishment, sales and payroll per employee,

payroll as a percent of operating expenses, and operating

expenses and end-of-year inventories as percentages of sales.

Comparative statistics showing percent changes in sales and

payroll between 1987 and 1992 also are shown by kind of

business.

Subject series—4 reports

(WC92-S-1 to -4)

The Establishment and Firm Size report (WC92-S-1) presents

data for establishments with payroll, based on size of establishment, size of company or firm, and legal form of organization.

Establishment statistics are presented by sales size and by

employment size; statistics for firms by sales size (including

concentration by largest firms), by employment size, and by

number of establishments operated (single units and multiunits).

Statistics are presented by kind of business on the number of

establishments, sales, payroll, and employment for the United

States.

The Measures of Value Produced, Capital Expenditures, Depreciable Assets, and Operating Expenses report (WC92-S-2) presents data on measures of value produced, capital expenditures,

depreciable assets, and operating expenses for firms with payroll

for the United States by major kinds of business. Measures of

value produced include gross margin, value added, and net

income produced at market prices and factor costs. Operating

expenses include annual payroll, supplemental labor costs, purchased services, etc. Sales, purchases, and beginning and

ending inventories data also are provided.

The Commodity Line Sales report (WC92-S-3) presents data

on major categories of commodities sold by wholesale kinds of

business for the United States. Data for 15 selected MA’s and 15

selected States will be available on electronic media only. Tables

present data for each kind of business and show, for each

commodity line, the number of establishments handling the line

and their sales of the line; the percentage of total sales of the

kind of business accounted for by each of the lines carried; and,

for establishments actually handling a specific line, the percentage of total sales represented by sales of that line. Summary

statistics also are provided for the broad commodity line categories, including counts of establishments and the amount and

percentage of the line sold by various kinds of wholesale

businesses.

The Miscellaneous Subjects report (WC92-S-4) contains data

by kind of business on employment by principal activity; sales by

class of customer; inventory valuation methods; commissions

and gross selling value of business conducted for others by

agents and brokers; gross margins, gross profits, and their

components; and on petroleum bulk stations and terminals. Data

are presented for the United States as a whole; for petroleum

bulk stations and terminals, States, and counties.

Electronic Media

All data included in the printed reports are available on

CD-ROM. The CD-ROM’s provide the same information found in

the final reports as well as additional information not published in

the final reports, such as commodity line sales data for States

(WC92-S-3). Electronic media products are available for users

who wish to summarize, rearrange, or process large amounts of

data. These products, with corresponding technical documentation, are sold by Data User Services Division, Customer Services,

Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC 20233-8300.

OTHER ECONOMIC CENSUS REPORTS

Data on retail trade, service industries, transportation, communications, utilities, financial, insurance, real estate, construction industries, manufactures, mineral industries, enterprise statistics, minority-owned business enterprises, and women-owned

businesses also are available from the 1992 Economic Census. A

separate series of reports covers the census of outlying areas:

Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands of the United States, Guam, and the

Northern Marianas. Separate announcements describing these

reports are available free of charge from Data User Services

Division, Customer Services, Bureau of the Census, Washington,

DC 20233-8300.

Publication Program