Your Economic Census Questions Answered

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Your Economic Census Questions Answered


When is it due? Do I have to respond? How can I get help?

Not every business receives the Economic Census. If you received it, your response is required by law and due on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.

Get help with your response


Why should companies respond? 

To contribute to a wealth of valuable data – and sometimes surprising insights – that can help grow their business. 

Economic statistics from the Census Bureau are free and available online – to help guide business decisions and policy making. 

Learn more about the data


Who knew? Not all business owners get a survey.

Do all business owners get a survey? 

Andrew Hait from the Economic Outreach Office answers a common question about Census Bureau business surveys in this new podcast from the America Counts team. 

Listen to the podcast


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About the Economic Census

The Economic Census serves as the most comprehensive source of data related to business activity. By completing the Economic Census, companies contribute to a wealth of valuable data that can help grow their business.

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