First 2012 Economic Census Subject Series Reports for Three Sectors

The Census Bureau today released the first three reports from its 2012 Economic Census Subject Series on establishment and firm size. These reports also represent the first Subject Series reports for three sectors. These reports present national data at the two through seven-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) level for both establishments and firms. They contain statistics on receipts/revenue/sales, payroll, and employment by various categories. 

For establishments, the categories are receipts/revenue/sales size, employment size, and legal form of organization. For firms, the categories are receipts/revenue/sales size, employment size, concentration by largest firms, and number of establishments operated (single units and multiunits).

A separate report was released for each of the following sectors:

—  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services — Reports for this sector will be released on a flow basis through June 2016. The topics will range from product lines to class of customer.

— Information — Reports for this sector will be released on a flow basis through June 2016. The topics will range from product lines to exported services.

— Accommodation and Food Services — Reports for this sector will be released on a flow basis through March 2016. The topics will range from product lines to average cost per meal.

The 2012 Economic Census Manufacturing Summary and Subject Series concluded in August 2015,which represented the first reports in the Subject Series. These reports included data on materials, products, location of plants, and concentration ratios.