Data Catalog

Dataset: County Business Patterns

Description: The US Census Bureau County Business Patterns dataset includes annual subnational economic data by industry for the United States, with the exception of crop and animal production and rail transportation. Data are useful for studying the economic activity of small areas, analyzing economic changes over time and as a benchmark for statistical series, surveys and databases between economic censuses. Data can be used by business and government agencies for analyzing market potential, measuring the effectiveness of sales and advertising programs, developing budgets and administration.

Collection Methodology: Descriptive information for a single-unit establishment in the County Business Patterns come from a variety of administrative record and survey sources, including data extracted from the Business Register (BR). The BR contains the Census Bureau's most complete, current, and consistent data for US business establishments. The BR is updated continuously and incorporates data from Census Bureau economic censuses and current business surveys, quarterly and annual Federal income and payroll tax records, and other Departmental and Federal statistics and administrative records programs.

General Business Terms: This dataset is available for use as part of the core Mapfluence offer.

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