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You are here: Economic
Census 
Industry
Snapshots Frequently
Asked Questions
- How do I find the snapshot for my industry?
- Select from a menu: Click on "Industry Snapshots" link above, or select
"Navigate to a different industry" at the bottom of any snapshot,
then click the
"more"
button next to the sector (2-digit code) you want, select the subsector
(3-digit code) the same way, then click the 
chart button next to the industry to display its snapshot; or
- Use Search: Enter a key word or NAICS code in the search box in the
upper right, then select from the options presented that match that word,
make a note of the code, then click it. This takes you to the Industry
Ratios for the appropriate subsector. Click the
chart button next to NAICS code you noted.
- Where can I see the numbers from which the maps were
built?
At the bottom of each Industry Snapshot is a link to the Industry Statistics
Sampler, which will open in a new window. Select the same industry, then click
the "States" link in the gray menu bar near the top. This gives
establishments, sales, payroll and employment figures by state. For 2002 population
figures, see http://www.census.gov/popest/states/NST-ann-est.html. Ratios
can be calculated from these figures.
- Why are there 1997 figures for some industries but
not for others?
A number of industries changed in definition or code between 1997 and 2002,
primarily in the construction, wholesale trade, and information sectors, so
that comparable data are not available on a 2002 NAICS basis. A link is provided
at the bottom of affected Industry Snapshots to comparable 2002 and 1997 data
classified on an 1997 NAICS basis: Comparative
Statistics.
- Why are maps of revenues or shipments not available
for some industries?
In some industries, data were withheld for particular states to avoid disclosure
of information about particular companies, and generally these states are
shown in gray (N/A). If the output (sales, revenue, shipments) from those
states accounts for more than 25 percent of the national total, so that the
distribution of the remainder might give a misleading impression, maps of
output, output per capita, and output per employee are not shown.
- Why does the legend include colors that are not shown
on the map?
At the present time, the intervals shown on the map are determined by dividing
the range of state values into four equal intervals. For example, if the lowest
state has a value of 100 and the highest state has a value of 200, the categories
might be 100-124, 125-149, 150-174, and 175-200. In a few cases the highest
state has a value well above other states, so that one or more of the middle
categories is not populated. In a couple of industries, the highest state
value is for D.C., which cannot be viewed at the resolution of these maps.
- Where can I get statistics more recent than 2002 for
my industry?
At the bottom of each Industry Snapshot is a link to the Industry Statistics
Sampler, which will open in a new window. Select the same industry, then click
the "Annual...data" link at the right end of the gray menu bar near
the top.
- Can I get data for my state, county, city, or metro
area?
At the local
area data page, select your state and press the "Go" button. Select your
county, place, or metro area from the state page. Select the
more button next to the sector you are interested in, then navigate to the
industry in the same way. You will have to calculate your own ratios. To work
with data for many local areas at once, use
American FactFinder.
- Where can I get other questions answered?
Contact us.
Source: Economic Census,
Industry Snapshots
Questions?
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