Census Manufacturing Statistics, 1958-1976 (M280)

There are three sections of this data. The first covers data from 1958-1971, the second contains data for 1972-1976, and the third is a combination of 1958-1976. 1958-1971: contains establishment statistics and industry structure data for 421 4-digit census manufacturing industries. All are SIC industries in the 2000 to 4000 range, with the exception of 6 \"ordnance accessories\" industries (SIC 1900's). Also, SIC 9999 is included as the last SIC. Industry definitions are based on the 1967 SIC. There are 15 records per industry for a total of 6315 records. 1972-1976: This file contains establishment statistics and industry structure data for 450 4-digit census manufacturing industries. Establishment data is from Industry Profiles. Industry structure data is from the Census of Manufactures: 1972 Special Report, Concentration Ratios in Manufacturing. Industry definitions are based on the 1972 SIC definitions. There is one record per industry. 1958-1976: A combination of the two datasets described above, organized to provide a time series for as many industries (343) as it was possible to maintain a complete and accurate data over time. There is one record for each industry,