The Economic Census is the primary source of detailed facts about the Nation's economy. From the national to local level economic statistics are gathered every five years. The 1997 Economic Census statistics are the most recent produced. An establishment is a business or industrial unit at a single physical location that produces or distributes goods or performs services, for example a single store or factory.
Limited data is provided for ZIP codes.
Both systems categorize establishments by the principal activity in which they are engaged. As in SIC, the system is arranged via multi-level hierarchical classification groups that build from the nine major industry levels. Paging 1997 Economic Census Release of reports from the 1997 Economic Census began early this year and will continue for more than two years. Currently, over 400 reports have been released. Table adapted from Economic Census web site created by Kay Weir.