Industry Research: Census Data & Ratios

Conducted every five years (years ending in -2 and -7), the Economic Census provides detailed industry data for the US, states, and more detail geographic levels.The data provided varies by industry, but usually includes at least the number of establishments, number of employees, payroll, total sales, and sales by type of product in each NAICS code.Also provides product-line data by NAICS.

From the U.S. Census. Provides the number of companies by NAICS code in a state, zip code, or MSA.Also provides the size of those companies by number of employees and size of payroll.

From the U.S. Census. Covers establishments with no paid employees. Self-employment is largely covered here.

Data and mapping tools for small business owners and economic development officers.

A tool for the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics dataset.

BFS data cover Employer Identification Number (EIN) applications made in the United States, including those associated with starting a new employer business. EINs are IDs used by business entities for tax purposes. In addition, BFS also provide information on actual and projected employer business formations originating from the EIN applications. Data are available at the national, regional, state, and county level. Data are also available by 2-digit NAICS industry sector at the national level.