The Survey of Business Owners was a survey that collected data on selected economic and demographic characteristics for businesses and business owners every five years. This dataset has not been updated since 2012.
Data Collection
Primary Purpose of Database | Method of Collection | Type of Data | Date Range | Frequency of Collection |
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Research | Survey | Aggregate | 1997-2012 | Every 5 years |
Ownership Information
Definition of Business Ownership | Woman-Owned Information Included | Other Ownership Attributes Included |
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Business ownership is defined as having 51 percent or more of the stock or equity in the business | Yes | Veteran status: Veteran-owned, Equally veteran-/nonveteran-owned, Nonveteran-owned.
Publicly held and other firms not classifiable by gender, ethnicity, race, and veteran status |
Other Information
Types of Industry Included | Business Category Identifier Used | Other Reported Attributes | Cost to Access Data |
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All except those classified in the following NAICS industries:
Crop and Animal Production (NAICS 111 and 112) |
NAICS code | – | No cost |