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Business Formation Statistics - Data

Monthly Data

Monthly BFS data are released approximately 11-12 days after the end of the observed month.

Weekly Data

As of August 29, 2024, weekly estimates of BFS data are no longer published on a weekly basis. The Census Bureau continues to produce weekly estimates; however, the weekly estimate files are published as part of the Monthly BFS Release. The first monthly release of weekly estimates was published on September 12, 2024.

Annual County Data

Business Applications by County data will be provided annually, approximately 6 months after year's end.

Special Projects

Data Visualizations

The BFS visualizations will not be updated until further notice.

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