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Economic CensusUpdate
New Jersey SDC
June 11, 2008
Paul ZeissetEconomic Planning & Coordination Division
2007 Economic Census 2007 Economic Census Key DatesKey Dates
January-December 2007
Period to which census data refer
December 2007
Companies receive census forms. On-line HelpDesk, toll-free line available
February 12, 2008
Due date for returning census forms
2009-2010 Economic Census reports published
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Mail Follow-ups
Phone or legalletter
2007 Economic CensusPercent Non-Response, as of June 2
United Statesby NonResponse Rate
39.5 to 46 (10)34.6 to 39.5 (9)32.2 to 34.6 (10)28 to 32.2 (10)23.4 to 28 (12)
• 2002 criterion: cities or boroughs with 2,500+– Townships with 10,000+ inhabitants
• 2007: cities, boroughs, townships, or CDPs– With 5,000+ inhabitants (from pop estimates) OR– With 5,000+ workers (from Census 2000)
Places in the 2007 Economic Places in the 2007 Economic CensusCensus
New Jersey Number Avg. pop
2007 places gained 63 >6,000
2002 places lost 53 <4,000
Net gain 10
• Improved Data Release – American FactFinder (AFF)
• Data for CDPs, more townships, fewer small places
• Improved Economy-Wide Key Statistics(EWKS)• Revised Industry Classifications • North American Product Classification System
(NAPCS)• New Data:
– Pension and Other Fringe Benefits; Franchising• Survey of Business Owners
2007 Economic Census2007 Economic Census
Census Economic Datafor Local Areas
5-year intervals–Economic Census–Survey of Business Owners
Annual–County Business Patterns–Nonemployer Statistics–Annual Survey of Manufactures–Statistics of U.S. Business
Quarterly Quarterly Workforce Indicators
business.census.gov
Business page ->MBP
Statistics of U.S. BusinessesStatistics of U.S. Businesses
Firms with paid employees
•Firms by employment size by NAICS•allows you to define “small business”
•Geography•US•States•Metropolitan areas
Business page ->MBP
*MBP: MSA selection
*MBP: MSA selection
*MBP data
County Business PatternsCounty Business Patterns
P1998 - 2002 - reported by 1997 NAICSP2003 - 2007 - reported by 2002 NAICS
Establishments, employment and payrollNo sales or receipts
Business page
Annual Survey of Annual Survey of ManufacturesManufactures
Establishments with paid employees
Economic CensusUpdate
New Jersey SDC
June 11, 2008
Paul ZeissetEconomic Planning & Coordination Division
- Reminder: return your Economic Census
- Information: your response is important
2007 Economic Census - 2007 Economic Census - You Can Help!
Suggested E-blast: It's not too late to be counted!• You may get a reminder in the mail if you didn't send in your
2007 Economic Census form. The Census Bureau sent forms to 4 million businesses in December.
• The Census Bureau reminds you that response is required by law, and you can use estimates if you don't have book figures readily available.
• You can call their toll-free number (800-233-6136) if you need help. The Economic Census only comes every five years, and should take only a few minutes of your time.