What if you could see exactly where entrepreneurs earn 30% more? This data reveals the states where business owners thrive financially. You can position yourself to join them.
Key Takeaways
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Top performers like Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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 County Business Patterns (CBP). Series and geography follow your page configuration and API parameters.
Primary metric in this view: estab_per_1k_pop (Establishments per 1,000 residents).
Variables / notes from page config: ESTAB, geography state/county, population data, Year 2022.
Geography: state:*.
Year (when specified): 2022.
Top ranking in this extract: Wyoming (40.1).
Census products use survey and administrative sources; suppression rules can hide small cells. Confirm critical figures in Census releases when precision matters.
Key statistics
- Range: 20.4 to 40.1
- Average: 26.5
- Observations: 50
Comparisons
State-by-State Comparison
Based on the latest government data, here are the rankings:
Top Performers
- Wyoming: 40.1
- Montana: 38.5
- District of Columbia: 35.6
- Vermont: 32.4
- South Dakota: 32.4
- North Dakota: 32.3
- Maine: 31.6
- Colorado: 31.5
- Idaho: 30.9
- Alaska: 30.1
- Delaware: 29.4
- Florida: 29.3
- Oregon: 28.9
- Nebraska: 28.7
- Utah: 28.5
Key Insight: The top performer (Wyoming) has 2.0x the value of the lowest performer (Mississippi).
These rankings reveal clear patterns in the data. You can use this information to identify markets with the strongest performance.
Key Insights
Top Opportunity: Wyoming leads with 40.1 - the highest value in the data.
You can position yourself where success happens.
Market Gap: Wyoming has 2.0x the value of Mississippi (20.4).
You can skip markets that don’t work.
Average Performance: The average value across all regions is 26.5.
Range: Values span from 20.4 to 40.1 - a difference of 19.7.
How to Use This Data
Step 1: Review the top performers. See who’s winning and why.
Step 2: Study what makes them different. Learn from their success.
Step 3: Compare to your situation. See where you fit in the rankings. You can identify your position.
Step 4: Choose your strategy. Position yourself where success happens. You can avoid markets that don’t work.
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.
In Summary…
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FAQs
What is Establishments per Capita Rankings by State (CBP 2022)?
Establishments per Capita Rankings by State (CBP 2022) is a data-driven analysis using official U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns (CBP) 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 County Business Patterns (CBP).
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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