Economic Census
The Census Bureau conducts an Economic Census every 5 years, providing economic data from the national to the local level. Visit the Economic Census page for information about the 2002 Economic Census and links to data from previous censuses. Also visit the Guide to the 2002
Economic Census - Historical Information for background information.
Additional information about the Economic Census is available from
several sites, including SUNY at Buffalo: 1992 Economic Census and 1997 Economic Census and Rennsselaer Polytechnic Institute's RensSearch Economic Census and Related Publications: An Introduction
Over time, the Economic Census has been divided into various reports. Data
for the 1992 and earlier censuses was collected and arrayed by the SIC code, and
most recently was divided into eight report series. Beginning with the 1997
Economic Census, data are collected according to the NAICS and reports are
divided into the 20 NAICS economic sectors.
2002 Economic Census
Publication of reports from the 2002 Economic Census has begun, and is expected to continue through 2006.
The Guide to the 2002 Economic Census provides background information about the latest Economic Census.
The Industry Series Schedule lists and provides links to reports available in PDF format.
Schedule for Reports from the 2002 Economic Census provides an overview of the expected publication schedule.
2002 Census of Agriculture, conducted by the Department of Agriculture, covers farming but excludes agricultural services, forestry, and fisheries.
1997 Economic Census
Release of reports from the 1997 Economic Census began early in 2000 and continued for more than two years. A current listing of reports is available.
The Economic Sectors covered are:
- NAICS code 11 - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting - Separate 1997 Census of Agriculture, conducted by the Department of Agriculture, covers farming but excludes agricultural services, forestry, and fisheries
- NAICS code 21 - Mining - Geographic Area Series and Industry Series reports
- NAICS code 22 - Utilities - Subject and Geographic Area Series reports
- NAICS code 23 - Construction - Geographic Area Series and Industry Series reports
- NAICS codes 31-33 - Manufacturing - Geographic Area Series and Industry Series reports
- NAICS code 42 - Wholesale Trade - Subject and Geographic Area Series reports
- NAICS codes 44-45 - Retail Trade - Subject and Geographic Area Series reports
- NAICS codes 48-49 - Transportation and Warehousing - Subject and Geographic Area Series reports
- (excludes U.S. Postal Service, large certificated passenger air transportation, and all rail transportation)
- NAICS code 51 - Information - Subject and Geographic Area Series reports
- NAICS code 52 - Finance and Insurance - Subject and Geographic Area Series reports
- (excludes funds and trusts)
- NAICS code 53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing - Subject and Geographic Area Series reports
- NAICS code 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services - Subject and Geographic Area Series reports
- (excludes landscape architecture and veterinary services)
- NAICS code 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises - Subject and Geographic Area Series reports
- NAICS code 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services - Subject and Geographic Area Series reports
- (excludes landscaping services)
- NAICS code 61 - Educational Services - Subject and Geographic Area Series reports
- (excludes elementary and secondary schools, colleges, and professional schools)
- NAICS code 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance - Subject and Geographic Area Series reports
- NAICS code 71 - Arts, Entertainment and Recreation - Subject and Geographic Area Series reports
- NAICS code 72 - Accommodation and Food Services - Subject and Geographic Area Series reports
- NAICS code 81 - Other Services (Except Public Administration) - Subject and Geographic Area Series reports
- (excludes pet care; labor, political, and religious organizations; and private households)
- NAICS code 92 - Public Administration - Separate 1997 Census of Governments covers this area, but does not present data according to NAICS or SIC systems
1992 and Earlier Economic Censuses
The 1992 census results are available online in PDF format and are published in print and CD-ROM format; older reports are published in print only. The data in these reports are typically arrayed by SIC code. The following economic census materials are housed in the Documents collection in Milner Library and are available at most U.S. government document depository libraries:
Census of Construction Industries. (DOC. C3 .245) PDF data
files
Census of
Financial, Insurance, and Real Estate Industries. (DOC. C3 .291) PDF data files
Census of
Manufactures. (DOC. C3 .24) PDF data files
Census of
Mineral Industries. (DOC. C3 .216) PDF data files
Census of Retail Trade. (DOC. C3 .255) PDF data files
Census of
Service Industries. (DOC. C3 .257) PDF data files
Census of
Transportation, Communications, and Utilities. (DOC. C3 .292) PDF data files
Census of
Wholesale Trade. (DOC. C3 .256) PDF data files
Related publications
County Business
Patterns. (DOC. C3 .204)
Gives the number of employees, establishments, and payroll by SIC codes. Published annually; updates the Economic Census.
Census of Agriculture. (DOC. C3 .31) PDF data files
Similar to the Economic Census; conducted by the Department of Agriculture to provide data on agricultural production. It covers farming but excludes agricultural services, forestry, and fisheries.
Milner Library, Illinois State University
Page Contact: Katherine M. Weir, Business Librarian
E-mail comments to: kmweir@ilstu.edu
Last revised: August 10, 2004
