The U.S. Census Bureau is in a unique position to produce data on the social and economic effects of COVID-19 on American small businesses.
Based on responses collected October 4 through October 10, the Small Business Pulse Survey estimates that:
46.5% of U.S. Manufacturing Small Businesses think they will need to identify new supply chain options in the next 6 months. The national average for this statistic was 23.2%
19.3% of U.S. Accommodation & Food Services Small Businesses report a decrease in the number of paid employees in the last week. The national average for this statistic was 11.3%
U.S. Small Businesses in Utilities (44.0%), Finance & Insurance (43.4%), & Real Estate (37.7%) report little or no effect on business from the coronavirus pandemic. The national average for this statistic was 23.5%
U.S. Small Businesses continue to experience supplier delays. 45.7% experienced domestic supplier delays in the last week. For responses collected 9/27-10/3, this statistic was 44.2%
23.0% of U.S. Small Businesses had difficulty locating alternate domestic suppliers in the last week. For responses collected 9/27-10/3, this statistic was 22.0%
20.9% of U.S. Small Businesses experienced a moderate decrease in number of paid employees compared to what was normal before 3/13/2020. For responses collected 9/27-10/3, this statistic was 21.5%
12.1% of U.S. Small Businesses required employees to have proof of COVID-19 vaccination before physically coming to work in the last week. For responses collected 9/27-10/3, this statistic was 11.6%
30.0% of U.S. Small Businesses experienced a large increase in prices they pay for goods and services compared to what was normal before 3/13/2020. For responses collected 9/27-10/3, this statistic was 28.9%
