County/Zip Business Patterns Overview

These County/Zip Business Patterns data files and the procedures for constructing them were initially developed by the Urban Institute to support DataPlace. The files are provided as a public service, and unfortunately, we are not currently able to provide individual technical assistance on their use. That said, we welcome comments, corrections, and stories about how you are using the data. Please direct any feedback or questions to natdata@urban.org. The procedures and algorithms used to construct these files are available upon request.

Any public use of these data files, or works from the data files, must be attributed as explained below. By using these files, you acknowledge that the Urban Institute is not liable for their use and you agree to the terms of the license described in the ODbL 1.0 license.

Attribution Requirements for Users

If you publicly use or redistribute the data files, or works produced from them, you must prominently display proper attribution.

Required Attribution: These County/Zip Business Patterns data files (http://www.metrotrends.org/natdata/businesspatterns/businesspatterns_download.cfm) and the procedures for constructing them were initially developed by the Urban Institute to support DataPlace (www.dataplace.org). The data are licensed under the Open Database License (http://www.metrotrends.org/natdata/ODbL.cfm).

The words "County/Zip Business Patterns" must contain a hyperlink to http://www.metrotrends.org/natdata/businesspatterns/businesspatterns_download.cfm, and the word "DataPlace" must contain a hyperlink to www.dataplace.org. The words "Open Database License" must be hyperlinked to the URL of the text of this License (http://www.metrotrends.org/natdata/ODbL.cfm). If hyperlinks are not possible, you must include the plain text of the required URL's with the attribution notice.
Back to top

Download Data Files

Description

The U.S. Census Bureau's Business Patterns series is produced annually and provides sub-national economic data by industry. The series is useful for studying the economic activity of small areas; analyzing economic changes over time; and benchmarking statistical series, surveys, and databases between economic censuses. The Business Patterns series provides information on number of establishments and employment.
Back to top

Analysis Examples

Bajaj, Beata, Thomas Kingsley, and Kathryn L.S. Pettit, "Business Patterns and Trends: National Summary," The Urban Institute: Washington, DC 2005.
Back to top

National Data Overview
HMDA
Business Patterns
NCES Common Core of Data
American Community Survey

Cultural Vitality Indicators Overview
Business Patterns
Occupational Employment Statistics
Non-Employer Statistics

Send us your comments to help further the discussion.