Census: Business & Economics

Economic Census, Economic Indicators, and other economic programs

FOREIGN TRADE is the official source for U.S. export and import statistics and responsible for issuing regulations governing the reporting of all export shipments from the United States.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

Overview
•The economic census profiles U.S. national and local economies every 5 years.
•Data are released over time only in American FactFinder.
•See what's available by industry or State.
•Find out how to get data.
•Read more about important data revisions.
•Learn more at a conference in your area.

The U.S. Census Bureau's Internet site devoted exclusively to "Measuring the Electronic Economy." This site features recent and upcoming releases, information on methodology, and background papers.