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Puerto Rico's Retail Establishments Sell
$17 Billion in Goods, Census Bureau Reports
Puerto Rico's retail establishments sold $17.1 billion worth of goods
and employed 154,000 people at 14,582 locations in 1997, the Commerce
Department's Census Bureau reported today.
Food stores led all retailers with $3.6 billion in sales, one-fifth
(21 percent) of the island's total retail sales.
Puerto Rico's 2,809 wholesale establishments reported sales of
$12.6 billion in 1997; and service establishments, providing business,
personal, amusement or other selected services, recorded receipts of
$5.8 billion at 8,048 locations.
Other highlights of the report,1997 Economic Census of Outlying Areas:
Puerto Rico -- Geographic Areas Statistics: Retail Trade, Wholesale
Trade, and Service Industries:
- In 1997, Puerto Rico's retail sector reported an annual payroll of $1.6
billion, up from $1.1 billion in 1992; service establishments' annual
payroll was $1.5 billion, up from $893.6 million in 1992; and the
wholesale sector's payroll was $850.9 million,an increase of $177.7
million over the 1992 payroll of $673.2 million.
- Wholesale trade establishments employed 40,000 people. Groceries and
related products were the largest wholesalers with $2.8 billion in
sales followed by wholesalers of drugs, drug proprietaries and
druggists' sundries with $1.5 billion in sales.
- The service industries sector employed a total of 111,000 people at
8,048 locations. Business services was the leading service industry,
with $2.3 billion in receipts, followed by engineering, research, and
management services, with $805.4 million in receipts.
The 1997 Economic Census of Outlying Areas, which covered Puerto Rico,
Virgin Islands, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, was conducted by
mail. Data were collected only for businesses that employed at least one
person.
Released on the Internet, the Puerto Rico report provides data on sales
or receipts, payroll, number of employees for retail and wholesale trade
and service industries, operating expenses and value of ending inventories
for wholesalers and number of rooms and sources of receipts for the
island's hotels.
Data for the 1997 Economic Census of Puerto Rico were reported on a
Standard Industrial Classification basis, but future censuses will use the
North American Industry Classification System. The census is conducted
every five years in years ending in 2 and 7.
The report will be available in printed form and on CD-ROM in early
2001. Another report on construction industries will be issued a few
months later.
The data are subject to nonsampling errors. Nonsampling errors can be
attributed to many sources: inability to identify all cases in the actual
universe; definition and classification difficulties; differences in the
interpretation of questions; errors in recording or coding the data
obtained; and other errors of collection, response, coverage, processing
and estimation for missing or misreported data.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2000
Decennial Media Relations CB00-CN.66
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Cathy McCully
Marchall Turner
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Census Bureau Begins Releasing Census 2000
Geographic Files for Redistricting
The Commerce Department's Census Bureau began releasing on a
state-by-state basis the Redistricting Census 2000 TIGER/Line files,
designed to support the needs of state redistricting officials. The files
contain geographic data for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and
Puerto Rico, and will be available within the next several weeks. It
should be noted that these files do not contain Census 2000 population
data but will allow state legislatures to begin preparation for the
analysis of the Census 2000 redistricting data scheduled for release no
later than April 1, 2000.
The TIGER/Line files are extracts of selected geographic and
cartographic information from the Census Bureau's TIGER (Topologically
Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing) database. They are the
first release of the Census 2000 tabulation areas, including the census
tract and block numbers that are the foundation for the redistricting
process.
Documentation, including a list of which states are available, may be
obtained by clicking on the "TIGER" link on the Census Bureau's Internet
homepage <http://www.census.gov>.
Information about other products associated with the Census 2000
Public Law 94-171 Redistricting Data Program also may be obtained by
contacting the Census Redistricting Data Office via e-mail at
<R...@census.gov>.
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Editor's Note: The Redistricting Census 2000 TIGER/Line files do not
contain Census 2000 demographic data, boundary information for ZIP Code
Tabulation Areas (ZCTA) or updated Census 2000-based address ranges.
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Upcoming
Demographic
Census 2000
Redistricting Census 2000 TIGER/Line Files -- The Redistricting Census 2000
TIGER/Line files, intended to support the needs of state redistricting efforts,
are being released by state. Files for all 50 states, the District of Columbia
and Puerto Rico will be available over the next several weeks. These files do
not contain Census 2000 population data.
Ongoing Programs
Foreign-Born Population in the United States: March 2000 -- Demographic and
socioeconomic profile of the nation's foreign-born residents. Topics include
region of birth, geographic distribution in the United States, age, citizenship
status, educational attainment and poverty status. Compares foreign-born and
native populations, as well as foreign-born people by region of birth.
(Tentatively scheduled for release in one week.)
Household Net Worth and Asset Ownership: 1995 -- Latest survey data on the
value of assets, less debts, of America's households. National data track
values of home equity, stocks, retirement accounts, interest-earning assets and
other components of wealth. (Tentatively scheduled for release in two weeks.)
1999 Housing Unit and Household Estimates by State -- Tabulations for the
nation and states on items such as age of householders and persons per
household. (Tentatively scheduled for release in two weeks.)
Census Bureau Facts for Features: African American History Month -- Statistical
information from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas
about the African American community whose history is celebrated in February.
Similar Facts for Features commemorate other events and holidays throughout the
year. (Tentatively scheduled for release in four weeks.)
Hispanic Population in the United States: March 2000 -- An update of the social
characteristics and well-being of the nation's Hispanics, with national summary
data, including country or region of origin. (Tentatively scheduled for release
in four weeks.)
Statistical Abstract of the United State: 2000 -- The latest edition of the
federal government's perennial best-seller, which dates back to 1878, featuring
1,458 tables and more than 1,000 pages. (Tentatively scheduled for release in
four weeks).
School Enrollment in the United States -- Social and Economic Characteristics
of Students: October 1999 -- Data on the nation's students, from nursery
school to college. (Tentatively scheduled for release in four weeks).
What's It Worth? Field of Training and Economic Status, 1996 -- The latest look
at average monthly earnings for various levels of academic achievement and
selected areas of study. (Tentatively scheduled for release in four weeks).
A Child's Day: Home, School and Play -- The Census Bureau's first-ever
examination of childhood indicators of well-being. National-level data from a
survey conducted in the mid 1990s. (Tentatively scheduled for release in four
weeks).
Economic
1997 Economic Census
1997 Hispanic-Owned Businesses -- Data on Hispanic-owned businesses by size,
type of business, geographic area (states, counties, metropolitan areas and
places) and specific ethnic group. (Tentatively scheduled for release in
three weeks.)
1997 Women-Owned Businesses -- Data on women-owned businesses, including
receipts, number of paid employees, annual payroll, size of firms and legal
form of organization, for the nation, states, metropolitan areas, counties and
cities. (Tentatively scheduled for release in four weeks.)
1997 Black-Owned Businesses -- Data on African American-owned businesses,
including receipts, number of paid employees, annual payroll, size of firms and
legal form of organization, for the nation, states, metropolitan areas,
counties and cities. (Tentatively scheduled for release in four weeks.)
1997 Economic Census, Nonemployer Statistics -- The report shows the number
of establishments and their receipts for 291 industries for the United States
and states. The Internet hypertext tables and CD-ROM also include county and
metropolitan area data. (Tentatively scheduled for release in four weeks.)
Ongoing Programs
Census Bureau and Duke University Open Research Lab -- The Census Bureau and
Duke University open a Research Data Center, providing qualified researchers
with restricted access to Census Bureau economic and demographic data.
(Tentatively scheduled for release in two weeks.)
Recently Released
Demographic
Census 2000
Census Bureau to Deliver Apportionment Counts to the President -- Commerce
Secretary Mineta and Census Bureau Director Prewitt held a news conference
on December 28 after transmitting the apportionment population counts to
President Clinton. Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2000/cb00cn64.html>
Strength in Numbers; Your Guide to Census 2000 Redistricting Data -- An 11-page
guide that helps readers understand and use the maps and data the Census Bureau
provides for redistricting. Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/clo/www/redistricting.html>.
Ongoing Programs
Educational Attainment in the United States: March 2000 -- Data on educational
attainment levels and trends across various segments of the population, for the
nation, states and large metropolitan areas. Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2000/cb00-211.html>.
1997 School District Population and Poverty Estimates -- Population estimates
and poverty data for school-age children in approximately 15,000 school
districts from the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates program. Internet
address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2000/cb00-204.html>.
1997 State and County Poverty Estimates -- Median household income and poverty
estimates for the nation's 3,141 counties from the Small Area Income and
Poverty Estimates program. Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2000/cb00-197.html>.
Economic
1997 Economic Census
1997 Economic Census of Outlying Areas: Puerto Rico; Geographic Area Statistics:
Retail Trade, Wholesale Trade, and Service Industries -- Sales or receipts,
payroll, number of employees in retail and wholesale trade and service
industries, operating expenses and value of ending inventories of wholesalers
and number of rooms and sources of receipts for Puerto Rico's hotels. Internet
address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2000/cb00-191.html>.
1997 Census of Governments, Compendium of Government Finances, Vol. 4, No. 5 --
State and local government financial data on topics such as revenues,
expenditures, debt, cash and securities, for 1996-1997. Tables include
finances for states, state areas, individual county areas, by type of local
government, per capita calculations and state rankings. Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/prod/gc97/gc974-5.pdf>.
Ongoing Programs
Nothing scheduled.
For Broadcasters
Radio
The "Profile America" CD for January is in distribution. This series of
60-second features, one for each weekday of the month, is now heard on more
than 500 stations across the country. Each feature is keyed to an event whose
anniversary or observance is celebrated on the air date. January's features
will cover such topics as the re-release of 2001 -- A Space Odyssey, the
invention of the drinking straw, National Clean-Off-Your-Desk Day and the first
radio broadcast.
A companion program, "Al D¡a," is produced for Spanish-language stations.
Copies of these programs are available by calling 301-457-2806 or emailing a
request to <rr...@census.gov>. Transcripts may be obtained 24 hours a day on
our toll-free Fax-on-Demand line (1-888-206-6463; request Document #4000).
Audio and text for both Profile America and Al D¡a also are available on the
Internet at <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/radio/>.
Television
December 2000 B-Roll -- The final official Census 2000 stock-shot reel features
key Census 2000 dates and statistics, plus important Census 2000 activities:
digital processing of forms, census-takers going door-to-door, people filling
out and mailing the questionnaire, plus Census 2000 graphics. (7:55) #V01-077.
For information or to order upcoming broadcast products, call 301-457-3045 or
e-mail <broa...@census.gov>.
Photography
Talk about faster service to our customers! The Public Information Office has
a newly expanded "Photo Zone" on its Web site, featuring a wide variety of
photos available for downloading directly into publishing and video programs.
The current photo lineup features Census 2000 events and activities. There
also are images of census forms going back to 1790.
Access the site at <www.census.gov>; go to "News," then to "Broadcast
Services" and click on "Photo Zone" for the latest updates. Since the site
will be updated regularly, check back often.
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