The data tells a clear story. This analysis shows you what it means for your business. You can use it to make better decisions.
Key Takeaways
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Top performers like Transportation & warehousing show what’s possible
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You can position yourself where success happens
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You can avoid markets that don’t work
Overview
You see who’s winning and why. Learn from the top performers. You can position yourself where success happens. Avoid markets that don’t work.
What This Means for You
Here’s what this data means for your business. Top performers like Transportation & warehousing show what’s possible. You can learn from their success. You can avoid markets that struggle. This isn’t just data. It’s a roadmap to better decisions.
State Rankings
This chart compares values across different categories.
Data Analysis
This analysis uses official statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau via Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Series and geography follow your page configuration and API parameters.
Primary metric in this view: entry_rate (Establishment entry rate (%)).
Variables / notes from page config: ESTABS_ENTRY, FIRMBIRTH_FIRMS, NAICS2017 filter, Year 2022.
Geography: us:*.
Year (when specified): 2022.
Top ranking in this extract: Transportation & warehousing (18.6).
Census products use survey and administrative sources; suppression rules can hide small cells. Confirm critical figures in Census releases when precision matters.
Key statistics
- Latest value (time series): 11.5
- Range: 6.8 to 18.6
- Average: 11.5
- Observations: 19
Comparisons
State-by-State Comparison
Based on the latest government data, here are the rankings:
Top Performers
- Transportation & warehousing: 18.6
- Arts, entertainment & recreation: 16.6
- Real estate & rental: 14.1
- Construction: 13.8
- Administrative & waste services: 13.5
- Professional, scientific & technical: 13.4
- Information: 12.6
- Educational services: 12.3
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting: 12.2
- Accommodation & food services: 12.0
- Other services: 10.7
- Mining, quarrying, oil & gas: 9.7
- Health care & social assistance: 9.7
- Finance & insurance: 9.4
- Retail trade: 9.4
Key Insight: The top performer (Transportation & warehousing) has 2.7x the value of the lowest performer (Management of companies).
These rankings reveal clear patterns in the data. You can use this information to identify markets with the strongest performance.
Key Insights
Top Opportunity: Transportation & warehousing leads with 18.6 - the highest value in the data.
You can position yourself where success happens.
Market Gap: Transportation & warehousing has 2.7x the value of Management of companies (6.8).
You can skip markets that don’t work.
Average Performance: The average value across all regions is 11.5.
Range: Values span from 6.8 to 18.6 - a difference of 11.8.
Current State: The latest data shows a value of 11.5.
How to Use This Data
Step 1: Read through the analysis. Get familiar with the key findings.
Step 2: Focus on what matters to you. Not every insight applies to every business.
Step 3: Connect the dots. See how this data relates to your situation. You can find opportunities others miss.
Step 4: Take action. Use the insights to make better decisions.
Best Practices & Tips
What Works Well:
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Target top performers: Markets at the top show proven success. You can learn from what already works.
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Study the patterns: Top markets share common traits. You can identify what drives success.
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Avoid the bottom: Markets that lag often have structural issues. You can skip markets that struggle.
What to Watch Out For:
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Don’t rely on one metric: No single number tells the whole story. You can miss important context if you focus too narrowly.
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Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results: Markets change. You can get caught off guard if you assume trends continue.
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Consider your specific situation: What works for others might not work for you. You can make mistakes by copying without thinking.
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FAQs
What is Establishment Entry Rate by NAICS Sector (BDS 2022)?
Establishment Entry Rate by NAICS Sector (BDS 2022) is a data-driven analysis using official U.S. Census Bureau Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS) statistics.
This page summarizes rankings and patterns you can use for business location and planning decisions.
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Values are derived from official government APIs via Business Initiative's government-data pipeline.
Metrics on this page match the published series definitions for the stated year.
Use the rankings and charts to compare geographies or sectors before you expand.
How often is this data updated?
Underlying source data is typically updated annually.
This page is refreshed when new releases are available.
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Check the data sources section for the series year shown on this page.
We update pages after major annual releases from the source agency.
What data sources are used?
This analysis uses U.S. Census Bureau Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS).
All figures are public official statistics.
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See the Data Sources section on this page for variable and geography details.
Derived rates (when shown) are calculated from the raw published counts.
How should I use these statistics for my business?
Compare your target market against top and bottom performers on the primary metric.
Combine this view with industry and local demand research before registering or expanding.
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Treat rankings as directional evidence, not a sole decision criterion.
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