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U.S. Business Statistics: (Compilations | By Subject | A to Z List)

Posted: Dec 6, 2011

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Please Note:

  • While U.S. business statistics is the focus of this web page, some of the resources provide coverage at the international level and this is indicated in the entry.
  • Geographic divisions covered by a resource are included for each entry. For any entry, the amount and type of data may vary between geographic divisions.
  • These statistical resources vary in ease of access. Instructions for access accompany some resources.

Compilations

  • American Fact Finder (US Census Bureau)
    Data on population, housing, social and economic indicators, business and government.
    State, County, City, Zip Code.
  • Capital District Regional Planning Commission
    Statistics available for the Capital District Area Employment Rates; Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index; County Migration Patterns; Taxable Sales Data; Employees, Payroll & Establishments; Residential Building Permits; Real Property Tax Rates; Residential Home Sales through MLS; Municipal Finance Data & School District Finance Data; and Public School Data.
    NY Regional, NY County, NY Cities/Towns.
  • County and City Data Book: 2007 (US Census Bureau)
    Population and housing data from the Census plus business and other data for all U.S. counties, cities with 25,000 or more inhabitants, and places of 2,500 or more inhabitants.
    County, City/Place, MCD(1).
  • County Business Patterns (US Census Bureau)
    Annual series includes a separate report for each State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and a U.S. summary. Economy sectors covered are agricultural services, forestry, and fisheries; mining; contract construction; manufacturing; transportation and other public utilities; wholesale trade; retail trade; finance, insurance, and real estate; and services.
    State, County.
  • Fact Finder (US Census Bureau)
    Statistics about population, housing, income, labor force, economics.
    State, County, City/Town, Zip Code.
  • FedStats (US Census Bureau)
    Population, economic, labor, housing, industry and geographic data.
    State, County, City.
  • FRASER: Federal Reserve Archival System for Economic Research. Compilation of historical data sources on banking and the Federal Reserve.
    U.S., Regional.
  • MapStats (US Census Bureau)
    Profiles demographic, housing and business data.
    State, County, City, Congressional District, Judicial District.
  • GPO Access See also FDsys
    A collection of databases that provide access to information from all branches of government. Covers Congressional Bills and Reports, the Congressional Record, the Federal Register, the US Code, US Supreme Court Decisions, the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, and other core documents.
  • FDsys See also GPO Access Br />As the successor to GPO Access, FDsys (Federal Digital System ) is the next generation of Government information online providing free online access to official Federal Government publications.
  • New York State Data Center (US Census Bureau)
    Includes links to commonly requested data about New York State.
    NY State, MSA(1) NY County, NY Cities, NY Zip Code.
  • State and Metropolitan Area Data Book (US Census Bureau)
    Collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States at the State and metropolitan area levels. Selected data for component counties and central cities of metropolitan areas are also included.
    National, State, MSA(1), County.
  • State and County Quick Facts (US Census Bureau)
    Population, demographics, housing, and business statistics with additional links for state to other government sources of data.
    State, County, City.
  • Statistical Abstract of the United States
    Compilation of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States. Selected international data are also included. Date is in tables which footnote the parent source of the data.
    International, US, State.
  • Subjects A to Z (US Census Bureau)
    Broad A to Z index to US Census publications.
    US, State, MSA(1), County, City, Zip Code.
  • USA Counties (US Census Bureau)
    Data published for 2005 estimates and many items from the 2000 Census of Population and Housing, the 1990 census, the 1980 census and the 2002, 1997, 1992, 1987, 1982 and 1977 economic censuses. Information derived from the following general topics: age, agriculture, ancestry, banking, building permits, business patterns, crime, earnings, education, elections, employment, government, health, households, housing, income, labor force, manufactures, population, poverty, retail trade, social programs, veterans, vital statistics, water use, and wholesale trade.
    US, State, County.

By Subject

  • Subjects A to Z (US Census Bureau)
    Broad A to Z index to US Census publications.
    US, State, MSA(1), County, City, Zip Code.
  • USA Counties (US Census Bureau)
    Data published for 2005 estimates and many items from the 2000 Census of Population and Housing, the 1990 census, the 1980 census and the 2002, 1997, 1992, 1987, 1982 and 1977 economic censuses. Information derived from the following general topics: age, agriculture, ancestry, banking, building permits, business patterns, crime, earnings, education, elections, employment, government, health, households, housing, income, labor force, manufactures, population, poverty, retail trade, social programs, veterans, vital statistics, water use, and wholesale trade.
    US, State, County.

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  • Crops County Data (National Agricultural Statistics Service)
    Data on planted and harvested acreage, yield per harvested acre, and total production by county and Crop Reporting District. Files include data by cropping practice (such as irrigated, non irrigated, summer-fallow and continuous crop), depending on the crop and state.
    State, County.
  • Rankings by State and Commodity (National Agricultural Statistics Service)
    U.S., state, and county level agricultural statistics for many commodities and data series. Quick Stats offers the ability to query by commodity, state(s) and year(s), providing the most up-to-date statistics including all revisions. The query dataset can be downloaded for easy use in your database or spreadsheet.
    US, State, County.
  • Livestock County Data (National Agricultural Statistics Service)
    Most recent 3 years of inventory or yearly production estimates by county for cattle and calves, milk production, hogs and pigs, sheep and lambs, chickens, layers, and egg production.
    State, County.

Banking Up Arrow

  • FRASER: Federal Reserve Archival System for Economic Research. Compilation of historical data sources on banking and the Federal Reserve.
    U.S. , Regional
  • The Beige Book Each Federal Reserve Bank gathers anecdotal information on current economic conditions in its District through reports from Bank and Branch directors and interviews with key business contacts, economists, market experts, and other sources. Published eight times per year, the Beige Book summarizes this information by District and sector.
    U.S., Regional.
  • Industry Analysis.( Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
    Click Industry Analysis at top of page.
    US, State.

Business & Industry Up Arrow

Multi-Industry

  • Latest Business Data (US Economic Census)
    Variety of business data published on an annual, quarterly, or monthly basis.
    US, State, MSA(1), County, Place, ZIP code.
  • Current Industrial Reports By Subject, Title (US Census Bureau)
    Monthly, quarterly, and annual measures of industrial activity. Focus is Construction and Manufacturing.
    US.

Manufactures

  • Annual Survey of Manufactures (US Economic Census)
    Sample estimates of statistics for all manufacturing establishments with one or more paid employee.
    US, State.

Internet & Computing

  • E-Stats (US Economic Census)
    Covers electronic economy for manufacturing, merchant wholesale trade, retail trade, and selected service industries which are the same sectors and industries covered by existing annual Census Bureau surveys. Sectors and industries not covered include agriculture, mining, construction, and utilities as well as non-merchant wholesalers and parts of the service sector.
    US.

Retail & Wholesale Trade

  • Retail Trade Reports. (US Economic Census)
    Periodic and comprehensive statistics about retail establishments and activities.
    US.
  • Wholesale Trade Reports. (US Economic Census)
    Monthly estimates of sales and inventories of wholesale trade industries. Title 13 of the United States Code authorizes the Census Bureau to conduct this survey and provides for voluntary responses.
    US.

Business Data from NYS Federal Reserve Branches

  • Federal Reserve Information: Buffalo Branch Website (Federal Reserve of New York (Buffalo Branch)
    In-depth research on wide variety of regional issues that affect the upstate New York economy; Includes monthly survey of manufacturers in New York State conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and other research data related to the upstate NY economy.
    NY State Regional.
  • Federal Reserve Information: Regional Outreach. (Federal Reserve Bank of New York)
    Click on Regional Outreach link at top of the page. Links overlap with Buffalo Branch, but downstate and tri-state area also covered with some attention to upstate.
    NY State Regional.

Zip Code Level Data

  • ZIP Code Statistics United States Total: 1997 Economic (US Economic Census)
    Statistical counts of establishments by detailed NAICS industry by employment size and receipt size--are available on 1997 Economic Census CD-ROM Volume 3. 1997 ZIP code data include only 9 of the 18 sectors covered by the Economic Census.
    Zip Code.
  • ZIP Business Patterns (ZBP) (US Economic Census)
    Statistical counts of establishments by industry by employment size for a broader range of industries than are included in the Economic Census ZIP Code Statistics. ZBP is published generally 2 to 3 years after the end of the reference year, starting 1994.
    Zip Code.
  • ZIP Code Statistics: 2002 Economic Census (US Economic Census)
    Presents counts of establishments by size by detailed NAICS for five-digit ZIP Codes in 8 of the 18 sectors covered in the 2002 Economic Census. These sectors include roughly 60 percent of establishments with paid employees counted in the economic census. There are no statistics on the distribution of non-employer establishments by ZIP Code.
    ZIP Code.

Commodities Up Arrow

  • Crops County Data (National Agricultural Statistics Service)
    Data on planted and harvested acreage, yield per harvested acre, and total production by county and Crop Reporting District. Files include data by cropping practice (such as irrigated, non irrigated, summer-fallow and continuous crop), depending on the crop and state.
    State, County.
  • Livestock County Data (National Agricultural Statistics Service)
    Most recent 3 years of inventory or yearly production estimates by county for cattle and calves, milk production, hogs and pigs, sheep and lambs, chickens, layers, and egg production.
    State, County.
  • Rankings by State and Commodity (National Agricultural Statistics Service)
    U.S., state, and county level agricultural statistics for many commodities and data series. Quick Stats offers the ability to query by commodity, state(s) and year(s), providing the most up-to-date statistics including all revisions. The query dataset can be downloaded for easy use in your database or spreadsheet.
    US, State, County.
  • State Minerals Information (U.S. Geological Survey)
    Includes statistical data and information for mineral commodities on a state-by-state basis.
    International, State.
  • US Minerals Yearbook (U.S. Geological Survey)
    Annual publication that reviews the mineral and material industries of the United States and foreign countries.
    International, State.

Crime Up Arrow

  • Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)
    Statistics included for crime and victims, prosecution, federal justice system, criminal offenders, law enforcement, courts and sentencing, expenditure and employment, corrections, criminal record systems, and special topics.
    US, State, County.
  • Studies and Legislative Reports (New York State Department of Correctional Services, State Research)
    Statistical reports on a variety of topics relating to the NYS prison population.
    NY State, NY Regional.
Economic Indicators Up Arrow
  • Economic Indicators: Main Page (GPO Access)
    Economic information on prices, wages, production, business activity, purchasing power, credit, money and Federal finance.
    US.
  • Just the Facts (The Public Policy Institute of New York State, Inc.)
    Key economic and social indicators for New York State.
    NY State.
  • Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
    Provides time-series data on GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and national accounts; industry data; international trade and investment data; GDP by state, state personal income.
    International, US, State, Regional, County.
  • Business Cycle Indicators (The Conference Board) Rensselaer Only
    Useful for determining current conditions and predicting the future direction of the economy.
    International, US.
  • New York State Consumer Confidence (Siena College)
    SRI survey of Consumer Confidence was conducted by random telephone calls to 620 New York State residents over the age of 18. NY, State, NY Regional.
  • UNdata - Search across major UN statistical databases and those of several international organizations in one unified environment.
    International, US.
  • U.S. Economy at a Glance (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    Up-to-date and historical data such as unemployment rate, productivity, Producer Price Index, Consumer Price Index, and average hourly earnings.
    US.

Education Up Arrow

  • The Condition of Education (National Center for Education Statistics)
    Integrated collection of the indicators and analyses.
    US, Regional, State.
  • State Education Data Profiles (National Center for Education Statistics)
    Elementary/secondary education characteristics and finance, postsecondary education, public libraries, assessments, and selected demographics for all states.
    State.

Employment and Workforce Up Arrow

  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
    Statistics on employment and unemployment; prices and living conditions; compensation and working conditions; productivity and technology; employment projections; and international programs.
    International, US, State, MSA(1).
  • Workforce and Industry Data (New York State, Department of Labor, Division of Research and Statistics.
    See also A to Z Index in left frame. Data on labor, industry and related topics.
    NY Regional.
  • The National Science Foundation (NSF)
    Statistics about the nation's science and engineering. Areas covered include education, federal government, industry, R&D, social dimensions, State data, and workforce.
    International, US, State.

Energy Up Arrow

  • CRB Commodities Yearbook (Print format)
    Main Floor, Reference Area, Folsom Library, REF HC14. C6 (Two most current years)
    Third Floor, Folsom Library, HC14C6, Earlier editions
  • OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries)
    Includes statistics.

Health & Vital Statistics Up Arrow

  • Health United States (National Center for Disease Control & Prevention)
    Annual publication presenting national trends in health statistics.
    US, State.
  • National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
    Includes Health Topics A to Z link, as well as a number of links on home page leading to data. Nation's principal health statistics agency.
    US, Regional, State.

Housing Up Arrow

  • American Housing Survey (US Census Bureau)
    Nation's housing, including apartments, single-family homes, mobile homes, vacant housing units, household characteristics, income, housing and neighborhood quality, housing costs, equipment and fuels, size of housing unit, and recent movers. Survey is conducted by the Bureau of the Census for the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
    US, MSA(1) (Troy not included).
  • Current Population Survey (US Census Bureau)
    Monthly survey of about 50,000 households conducted by the Bureau of the Census for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Web page includes US map for links to Bureau of Labor Statistics State and regional data. This survey has been conducted for more than 50 years.
    US, State (Limited).
  • Property Owners and Managers Survey (US Census Bureau)
    Nationwide sample of approximately 16,300 housing units which were rented or vacant-for-rent in the 1993 American Housing Survey National Sample (AHS-N) was selected and surveyed. Click on link under POMS data.
    US.
  • Survey of Market Absorption of Apartments (US Census Bureau)
    Data for the United States and regions concerning the rate at which non-subsidized, privately financed, unfurnished units in buildings with five or more units are rented or sold (that is, absorbed). Click on reports or previously released data links at top of the page.
    US, Regional.

Internet & Computing Up Arrow

  • E-Stats (US Economic Census)
    Covers electronic economy for manufacturing, merchant wholesale trade, retail trade, and selected service industries which are the same sectors and industries covered by existing annual Census Bureau surveys. Sectors and industries not covered include agriculture, mining, construction, and utilities as well as non-merchant wholesalers and parts of the service sector.
    US.

Government Up Arrow

  • Local Government and School Accountability (New York State Office of the Comptroller)
    See Local Government Link in left frame. Click on Financial Data, Research Reports and Publications link. NY State, NY County, NY Cities/Towns
Population Up Arrow

  • Current Population Survey (US Census Bureau)
    Monthly survey of about 50,000 households conducted by the Bureau of the Census for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Web page includes US map for links to Bureau of Labor Statistics State and regional data. This survey has been conducted for more than 50 years.
    US, State (Limited).
Science & Engineering Up Arrow
  • The National Science Foundation (NSF)
    Statistics about the nation's science and engineering. Areas covered include education, federal government, industry, R&D, social dimensions, State data, and workforce.
    International, US, State.
Social Security Up Arrow
  • Data by Type" (Social Security Administration) (SSA)
    Chartbooks, fact sheets and statistical compilations.
    State, County, Regional, Zip Code.
  • SSI Beneficiaries by State and County (Social Security Administration)
    Statistics on the SSI program which provides monthly benefits to low-income aged, blind, or disabled persons in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
    State, County.
Taxation Up Arrow

  • Capital District Regional Planning Commission
    Statistics available for the Capital District Area Employment Rates; Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index; County Migration Patterns; Taxable Sales Data; Employees, Payroll & Establishments; Residential Building Permits; Real Property Tax Rates; Residential Home Sales through MLS; Municipal Finance Data & School District Finance Data; and Public School Data.
    NY Regional, NY County, NY Cities/Towns
  • Policy and Statistical Reports (New York State Department of Taxation and Finance)
    Click on Policy and Statistical Reports on right side of screen.
    NY State.
  • Tax Stats (Internal Revenue Service)
    Wide range of tables, articles, and data that describe and measure elements of the U.S. tax system.
    US.
  • Taxable Sales and Purchase (New York State Department of Taxation & Finance)
    County and Industry Data for March 2004 - February 2005.
    NY County.
Trade Up Arrow
  • Foreign Trade Statistics (US Census Bureau)
    Click on Statistics. Lists sources of online trade statistics. Includes state export data.
    International, US, State.
  • Trade Data and Trade Reports (US Census Bureau)
    Includes data for countries, current and historical data and trade highlights, along with selected reports on international trade.
    International, US, State.
  • Trade Data Online (Canada's Business & Consumer Site)
    Provides the ability to generate customized reports on Canada's and US trade with over 200 countries.
    International, US, State.
Transportation Up Arrow

  • Archives of Statistical Summary (New York State Department of Motor Vehicles)
    Department of Motor Vehicles maintains statistical data about motor vehicle accidents, vehicle registrations and drivers.
    NY State, NY County.
  • Facts & Figures (New York State Metropolitan Transit Authority )
    New York Metropolitan Area

A to Z List

The statistical resources that follow focus on one or more subject areas. Resources are listed alphabetically and are accompanied by one or more subject headers.

  • Agriculture Department (U.S. Deptartment of Agriculture)
    NASS publishes U.S., state, and county level agricultural statistics for many commodities and data series.
    US< NY State, County.
    Agriculture; Commodities.
  • American Housing Survey (US Census Bureau)
    Nation's housing, including apartments, single-family homes, mobile homes, vacant housing units, household characteristics, income, housing and neighborhood quality, housing costs, equipment and fuels, size of housing unit, and recent movers. Survey is conducted by the Bureau of the Census for the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
    US, MSA(1) (Troy not included).
    Housing.
  • Annual Survey of Manufactures (US Economic Census)
    Sample estimates of statistics for all manufacturing establishments with one or more paid employee.
    US, State.
    Manufactures; Transportation.
  • Archives of Statistical Summary (New York State Department of Motor Vehicles)
    Department of Motor Vehicles maintains statistical data about motor vehicle accidents, vehicle registrations and drivers.
    NY State, NY County.
    Transportation.
  • The Beige Book Each Federal Reserve Bank gathers anecdotal information on current economic conditions in its District through reports from Bank and Branch directors and interviews with key business contacts, economists, market experts, and other sources. Published eight times per year, the Beige Book summarizes this information by District and sector.
    U.S., Regional.
    Banking.
  • Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
    Provides time-series data on GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and national accounts; industry data; international trade and investment data; GDP by state, state personal income.
    International, US, State, Regional, County.
    Economic Indicators.
    Employment & Workforce.
  • Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)
    Statistics included for crime and victims, prosecution, federal justice system, criminal offenders, law enforcement, courts and sentencing, expenditure and employment, corrections, criminal record systems, and special topics.
    US, State, County.
    Crime.
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
    Statistics on employment and unemployment; prices and living conditions; compensation and working conditions; productivity and technology; employment projections; and international programs.
    International, US, State, MSA(1). Employment & Workforce.
  • Business and Industry: Census Bureau Economic Programs (US Economic Census)
    Links to national and sub-national data as well as monthly and quarterly publications from the US Economic Census.
    US, State, County, MSA(1), City/Place, Zip Code
    Business & Industry, Multi-Industry.
  • The Condition of Education (National Center for Education Statistics)
    Integrated collection of the indicators and analyses.
    US, Regional, State.
    Education.
  • CRB Commodities Yearbook (Print format)
    Main Floor, Reference Area, Folsom Library, REF HC14. C6 (Two most current years)
    Third Floor, Folsom Library, HC14C6, Earlier editions
    Commodities.
  • Crops County Data (National Agricultural Statistics Service)
    Data on planted and harvested acreage, yield per harvested acre, and total production by county and Crop Reporting District. Files include data by cropping practice (such as irrigated, non irrigated, summer-fallow and continuous crop), depending on the crop and state.
    State, County.
    Agriculture; Commodities.
  • Current Industrial Reports (US Census Bureau)
    Monthly, quarterly, and annual measures of industrial activity. Focus is Construction and Manufacturing.
    US.
    Business & Industry, Multi-Industry.
  • Current Population Survey (US Census Bureau)
    Monthly survey of about 50,000 households conducted by the Bureau of the Census for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Web page includes US map for links to Bureau of Labor Statistics State and regional data. This survey has been conducted for more than 50 years.
    US, State (Limited).
    Housing; Population.
  • Data by Type" (Social Security Administration) (SSA)
    Chartbooks, fact sheets and statistical compilations.
    State, County, Regional, Zip Code.
    Social Security.
  • E-Stats (US Economic Census)
    Covers electronic economy for manufacturing, merchant wholesale trade, retail trade, and selected service industries which are the same sectors and industries covered by existing annual Census Bureau surveys. Sectors and industries not covered include agriculture, mining, construction, and utilities as well as non-merchant wholesalers and parts of the service sector.
    US.
    Internet & Computing
  • Economic Indicators: Main Page (GPO Access)
    Economic information on prices, wages, production, business activity, purchasing power, credit, money and Federal finance.
    US.
    Economic Indicators.
  • Energy Information Administration's Monthly Energy Review (US Office of Energy Statistics)
    Statistics on energy production, consumption, and net imports; cost of fuels to end users; petroleum trade; energy consumption per dollar of gross domestic product; motor vehicle mileage, and degree-days.
    US, Regional.
    Energy.
  • Facts & Figures (New York State Metropolitan Transit Authority )
    New York Metropolitan Area
    Transportation.
  • Federal Reserve Bank of New York Coverage includes regional, national and global economies.
    .
    NY State, US, Global.
    Banking; Business Data from NYS Federal Reserve Branches.
  • Federal Reserve Information: Regional Outreach. (Federal Reserve Bank of New York)
    Click on Regional Outreach link at top of the page. Links overlap with Buffalo Branch, but downstate and tri-state area also covered with some attention to upstate.
    NY State Regional.
    Banking; Business Data from NYS Federal Reserve Branches.
  • FRASER: Federal Reserve Archival System for Economic Research. Compilation of historical data sources on banking and the Federal Reserve.
    U.S., Regional.
    Banking; Historical.
  • Foreign Trade Statistics (US Census Bureau)
    Click on Statistics. Lists sources of online trade statistics. Includes state export data.
    US, State.
    Trade.
  • Health United States (National Center for Disease Control & Prevention)
    Annual publication presenting national trends in health statistics.
    US, State.
    Health & Vital Statistics.
  • Industry Analysis.( Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
    Click Industry Analysis at top of page.
    US, State.
    Banking.
  • Just the Facts (The Public Policy Institute of New York State, Inc.)
    Key economic and social indicators for New York State.
    NY State.
    Economic Indicators.
  • Latest Business Data (US Economic Census)
    Variety of business data published on an annual, quarterly, or monthly basis.
    US, State, MSA(1), County, Place, ZIP code.
    Business & Industry, Multi-Industry.
  • Livestock County Data (National Agricultural Statistics Service)
    Most recent 3 years of inventory or yearly production estimates by county for cattle and calves, milk production, hogs and pigs, sheep and lambs, chickens, layers, and egg production.
    State, County.
    Agriculture; Commodities.
  • Local Government and School Accountability (New York State Office of the Comptroller)
    See Local Government Link in left frame. Click on Financial Data, Research Reports and Publications link. NY State, NY County, NY Cities/Towns
    Education; Government.
  • National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
    Includes Health Topics A to Z link, as well as a number of links on home page leading to data. Nation's principal health statistics agency.
    US, Regional, State.
    Health & Vital Statistics.
  • The National Science Foundation (NSF)
    Statistics about the nation's science and engineering. Areas covered include education, federal government, industry, R&D, social dimensions, State data, and workforce.
    International, US, State.
    Employment; Workforce; Science. & Engineering.
  • New York State Consumer Confidence (Siena Reserach Institute)
    SRI survey of Consumer Confidence was conducted by random telephone calls to 620 New York State residents over the age of 18. NY, State, NY Regional.
    Economic Indicators.
  • OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries)
    Includes statistics.
    US, International.
    Energy.
  • Policy and Statistical Reports (New York State Department of Taxation and Finance)
    Click on Policy and Statistical Reports on right side of screen.
    NY State.
    Taxation.
  • Property Owners and Managers Survey (US Census Bureau)
    Nationwide sample of approximately 16,300 housing units which were rented or vacant-for-rent in the 1993 American Housing Survey National Sample (AHS-N) was selected and surveyed. Click on link under POMS data.
    US.
    Housing.
  • Rankings by State and Commodity (National Agricultural Statistics Service)
    U.S., state, and county level agricultural statistics for many commodities and data series. Quick Stats offers the ability to query by commodity, state(s) and year(s), providing the most up-to-date statistics including all revisions. The query dataset can be downloaded for easy use in your database or spreadsheet.
    US, State, County.
    Agriculture; Commodities.
  • Retail Trade Reports. (US Economic Census)
    Periodic and comprehensive statistics about retail establishments and activities.
    US.
    Retail & Wholesale Trade.
  • SSI Beneficiaries by State and County (Social Security Administration)
    Statistics on the SSI program which provides monthly benefits to low-income aged, blind, or disabled persons in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
    State, County.
    Social Security.
  • State Education Data Profiles (National Center for Education Statistics)
    Elementary/secondary education characteristics and finance, postsecondary education, public libraries, assessments, and selected demographics for all states.
    State.
    Education.
  • State Minerals Information (U.S. Geological Survey)
    Includes statistical data and information for mineral commodities on a state-by-state basis.
    International, State.
    Commodities.
  • Survey of Market Absorption of Apartments (US Census Bureau)
    Data for the United States and regions concerning the rate at which non-subsidized, privately financed, unfurnished units in buildings with five or more units are rented or sold (that is, absorbed). Click on reports or previously released data links at top of the page.
    US, Regional.
    Housing
  • Tax Stats (Internal Revenue Service)
    Wide range of tables, articles, and data that describe and measure elements of the U.S. tax system.
    US.
    Taxation.
  • Taxable Sales and Purchase (New York State Department of Taxation & Finance)
    County and Industry Data for March 2004 - February 2005.
    NY County.
    Taxation.
  • Trade Data and Trade Reports (US Census Bureau)
    Includes data for countries, current and historical data and trade highlights, along with selected reports on international trade.
    International, US, State.
    Trade.
  • Trade Data Online (Canada's Business & Consumer Site)
    Provides the ability to generate customized reports on Canada's and US trade with over 200 countries.
    International, US, State.
    Trade.
  • Traffic Volume Report New York State Department of Transportation, Planning Division.
    State, County.
    Transportation.
  • U.S. Economy at a Glance (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    Up-to-date and historical data such as unemployment rate, productivity, Producer Price Index, Consumer Price Index, and average hourly earnings.
    US.
    Economic Indicators.
  • US Minerals Yearbook (U.S. Geological Survey)
    Annual publication that reviews the mineral and material industries of the United States and foreign countries.
    International, State.
    Commodities.
  • Wholesale Trade Reports. (US Economic Census)
    Monthly estimates of sales and inventories of wholesale trade industries. Title 13 of the United States Code authorizes the Census Bureau to conduct this survey and provides for voluntary responses.
    US.
    Retial & Wholesale Trade.
  • Workforce and Industry Data (New York State, Department of Labor, Division of Research and Statistics.
    See also A to Z Index in left frame. Data on labor, industry and related topics.
    NY Regional.
    Employment & Workforce.
  • ZIP Code Statistics: 2002 Economic Census (US Economic Census)
    Presents counts of establishments by size by detailed NAICS for five-digit ZIP Codes in 8 of the 18 sectors covered in the 2002 Economic Census. These sectors include roughly 60 percent of establishments with paid employees counted in the economic census. There are no statistics on the distribution of non-employer establishments by ZIP Code.
    ZIP Code.
  • ZIP Code Statistics United States Total: 1997 Economic (US Economic Census)
    Statistical counts of establishments by detailed NAICS industry by employment size and receipt size--are available on 1997 Economic Census CD-ROM Volume 3. 1997 ZIP code data include only 9 of the 18 sectors covered by the Economic Census.
    Zip Code.
  • ZIP Business Patterns (ZBP) (US Economic Census)
    Statistical counts of establishments by industry by employment size for a broader range of industries than are included in the Economic Census ZIP Code Statistics. ZBP is published generally 2 to 3 years after the end of the reference year, starting 1994.
    Zip Code.

(1) For information on geographic subdivisions used by the US Census Bureau, see:

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