This resource from the Census Bureau helps local officials, community leaders and businesses understand the changes taking place in their communities. It is an excellent source for detailed information about the American people and the workforce.
A U.S. Census Bureau resource that provides regional economic data by industry, including the number of establishments, employment during a specified time period, first quarter payroll, and annual payroll. This data is useful for studying the economic activity of small areas and analyzing economic changes over time.
“The Economic Census is the U.S. Government's official five-year measure of American business and the economy. It is conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, and response is required by law.”
Access federal statistics for over 100 agencies from this site, including the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Justice, the Bureau of Labor, and the Economic Research Service.
Known primarily for its polling results, this organization provides information including special reports, trends, and opinion polls on politics and the economy. The Topics menu at the top of the page has a number of business-related subjects.
A non-partisan organization that conducts “public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research.” The Topic page of this site has an alphabetical listing of reports and can be searched by subject.
