The next time you are pontificating about a tech startup bubble you better take your case to the U.S. Census Bureau. On Wednesday, the Census released data showing a 34 percent drop in startups from 2006-2009. The overall job creation rate in 2009 for startups fell from 3 percent to 2 percent. I tried to get some numbers here in the Boston area, but they were not available.

Robert Litan from the Kauffman Foundation, who released the report had this to say about the research:

“While we know all too well that jobs were lost, this is the first indication of how the recession impacted job creation. It’s heartening to know that, despite the economic obstacles, entrepreneurs were still finding ways to create jobs, though fewer than in past recessions. We hope these data prompt policymakers to clear away any rules and regulations that stand in the way of entrepreneurs and innovators who want to grow companies and jobs.”

In terms of overall job creation from 2006 to 2009, there was a 25 percent drop. The overall job creation rate in 2009 was 12.5 percent. This report claims the recession pushed the job-creation rate to a 29 year low.

And, here’s a fun fact, the U.S. economy is comprised of more than six million establishments with paid employees. I had asked the BostInno team how many companies they thought were in the US and Cheryl Morris got the correct answer. Kind of impressive.

Below is just one of the models from the report. Click here to read more  about the full report regarding companies in the US from the Business Dynamics Statistics Briefing: