U.S. Census Bureau
1997 Economic Census main page 1997 Economic Census
Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
Bowie, MD


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Group All firms Firms with paid employees
Firms
(number)		 Sales and Receipts
($1,000)		 Firms
(number)		 Sales and Receipts
($1,000)		 Employees Payroll
($1,000)
Universe (All Firms) 3,818 3,077,181 726 2,997,693 8,496 164,926
Total minorities 717 17,075 60 7,679 84 1,642
Black 542 13,907 57 6,854 77 1,380
Asian and Pacific Islander 154 2,462 2 D 0 to 19 D
Women 1,203 69,784 160 55,484 1,138 19,249
D Withheld to avoid disclosure;   N Not available;   S Withheld because data do not meet publication standards;  

Source: 1997 Economic Census:   Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises

PDF reports: Company Summary Women Black Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander American Indian and Alaska Native Minority Summary

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