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


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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) 5,821 4,625,517 2,032 4,466,058 28,160 876,721
Total minorities 1,975 191,370 450 145,721 1,405 49,515
Black 763 21,988 20 6,336 78 1,499
Hispanic 1,222 128,263 257 95,579 918 26,278
Asian and Pacific Islander 206 50,285 177 D 250 to 499 D
Women 919 185,666 172 159,596 1,119 43,985
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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