The U.S. Census Bureau is updating its survey of American companies to better capture marijuana-related economic activity, part of an effort to “keep up with the nation’s ever-changing business landscape.”
For the first time, the 2022 Economic Census—which is being conducted right now and asks businesses about their activities from last year—includes options for respondents to identify themselves as part of the cannabis economy.
“While there are no specific questions about cannabis in the 2022 Economic Census,” the bureau said on its website this week, “options to select cannabis as a primary business activity are available to retail and wholesale establishments.”
In January, we asked about 4.2 million U.S. businesses to complete the #EconCensus.
Visit #AmericaCounts to learn how we’ve updated the survey to keep up with the nation’s ever-changing business landscape – from 3D printing to cannabis retailers.
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— U.S. Census Bureau (@uscensusbureau) August 15, 2023
Other survey responses attempt to capture the value of marijuana goods and services produced by American businesses, for example cannabis-infused foods, beverages and topicals. It even gives specific examples of such products, including cannabis face creams, tinctures, shampoos, cakes and pies.
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