Statistics of the Month - March
In which industries do women own the most firms?
Industry Number of Firms Total for all Sectors 6,489,259 Health care and social assistance 1,035,833 Other Services 1,015,719 Retail trade 944,616 Professional, technical, and scientific services 934,800 Administrative and support and waste management 569,295 Real estate and rental and leasing 504,055 Arts, entertainment, and recreation 289,190 Construction 201,784 Educational services 192,429 Finance and insurance 167,060 Accommodation and food services 166,701 Wholesale trade 121,357 Transportation and warehousing 111,445 Manufacturing 110,345 Information 80,271 Forestry, fishing, hunting 24,401 Mining 13,231 Industries not classified 6,136 Management of companies and enterprises 2,098 Utilities 2,066 Source: August, 29, 2006. "2002 Survey of Business Owners." http://factfinder.census.gov
Disclaimer: Although we try to use the most credible sources, we are not responsible for any incorrect findings.
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