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Small Business Pulse Survey: Tracking Changes During The Coronavirus Pandemic
The Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS) measures the effect of changing business conditions during the Coronavirus pandemic on our nation's small businesses.
SBPS data complements existing U.S. Census Bureau data collections by providing high-frequency, detailed information on the challenges small businesses are facing during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Data is available by sector and state for the fifty most populous Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). Survey results give local, state, and federal officials essential real-time data to aid in policy and decision-making. In addition, the information aids businesses in making economic decisions and assists researchers studying the effects of the pandemic.
SBPS results are experimental data products and are subject to suppression based on overall response and disclosure avoidance thresholds. Data products may not meet some of the Census Bureau’s statistical quality standards.
Data tabulations and visualizations from the current and previous collection periods are available by clicking the “View Published Results” button.
Data from the Phases Cover these Periods
Phase 1: April 2020 - June 2020
Phase 2: August 2020 - October 2020
Phase 3: November 2020 - January 2021
Phase 4: February 2021 - April 2021
Phase 5: May 2021 - July 2021
Phase 6: August 2021 - October 2021
Phase 7: November 2021 - January 2022
Phase 8: February 2022 - April 2022
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America Counts: Stories About the Small Business Pulse Survey
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America Counts StoryHow Many Business Start-Ups in Puerto Rico?September 03, 2024For the first time, the Census Bureau is releasing monthly data on new business applications in Puerto Rico.
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America Counts StoryNow That the Pandemic Emergency Has Ended, What’s Next?August 08, 2023U.S. Census Bureau tools created or modified in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have shifted focus now that the national emergency has ended.
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America Counts StoryUsing Census Data to Inform Emergency Planning, Response and RecoveryNovember 01, 2022The U.S. Census Bureau provides vital tools and data to assist in disaster preparedness, response and recovery.
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America Counts StoryBusiness Trends and Outlook Survey: New Light on Business HealthJune 23, 2022The new BTOS will provide continuous data across geography, business sector, and business size.
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America Counts StorySmall Business Week 2022: How Small Businesses Impact Our EconomyMay 04, 2022The 59th Annual Small Business Week theme is “Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship.”
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America Counts StoryExploring Economic Data by TopicApril 19, 2022The Exploring Census Data webinar series focuses on data research by business topic.
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America Counts StoryMom and Pop Businesses: Key Contributors to U.S. EconomyMarch 29, 2022The 83rd annual Mom and Pop Business Owners Day is an opportunity to highlight their impact and Census Bureau tools and resources available for small business.
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America Counts StoryCensus Bureau Survey Now Measures COVID Impact on Workforce, SuppliesFebruary 17, 2022Phase 8 of the SBPS is designed to deepen our understanding of how the pandemic continues to affect U.S. small business operations.
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America Counts StorySmall Business Pulse Survey Reveals Price Increases by SectorNovember 30, 2021Phase 6 wrapped up October 17 and Phase 7 went into the field November 15. Will Phase 7 show that these economic trends are continuing?
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America Counts StoryU.S. Small Businesses Suffer Supply Chain DisruptionsAugust 09, 2021Over 60% of manufacturers responding to the Small Business Pulse Survey saw disruptions in domestic supplies and 39% need to identify new supply options.
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America Counts StoryPuerto Rico Has Tougher Workplace Vaccine Requirements Than U.S.June 15, 2021Puerto Rico leads U.S. states in small businesses requiring proof their employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to work.
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America Counts StoryMany Small Businesses Not Requiring Workers To Get Tested, VaccinatedMarch 02, 2021First results from Phase 4 of the Census Bureau’s Small Business Pulse Survey show the majority of respondents do not require workers get tested or vaccinated.
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America Counts StoryCensus Survey Shows Shift in Expectations from Spring to WinterJanuary 25, 2021The Small Business Pulse Survey shows a majority of businesses face long-term challenges while others experienced little or no effect from the pandemic.
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America Counts StoryCensus Bureau Launches Phase 2 Small Business Pulse SurveyAugust 20, 2020New topics are covered in Phase 2 of the survey, from the change in the number of hours employees work from home to the rehiring of workers.
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America Counts StoryNew Small Business Pulse Survey Shows COVID-19 Impact on BusinessesMay 14, 2020The U.S. Census Bureau’s Small Business Pulse Survey yields near real-time economic data on businesses...
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America Counts StoryNew Surveys Give Timely Info on Families, Businesses During PandemicApril 23, 2020The Household Pulse and Small Business Pulse surveys will provide current household and economic statistics on the impact of the pandemic.
Page Last Revised - September 20, 2023
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