Key Takeaways
- 78,922,811 businesses employed 904,805,070 people across 2021–2023, with significant variations by ethnicity.
- Non-Hispanic firms lead job creation at 26.9 jobs per firm—134.5% above the national average.
- Hispanic-owned firms: 6,312,527 businesses, 47,687,007 jobs. Non-Hispanic: 72,610,284 businesses, 857,118,063 jobs.
- Top industry Agriculture averages 41.2 jobs per firm.
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Employment Impact by Ethnicity (2021–2023)
The Annual Business Survey reveals that 78,922,811 businesses employed 904,805,070 people across 3 years of data, with significant variations across ethnic groups. Non-Hispanic firms lead employment generation, creating an average of 26.9 jobs per firm—134.5% above the national average of 11.5 jobs per firm.
Jobs per Firm by Ethnicity
Key Metrics:
- Non-Hispanic: 26.9 jobs/firm
- Total Employment: 904,805,070 jobs
- Average Across All Groups: 11.5 jobs/firm
Total Economic Impact
Employment Distribution:
- Hispanic-Owned Firms: 6,312,527 businesses, 47,687,007 jobs
- Non-Hispanic-Owned Firms: 72,610,284 businesses, 857,118,063 jobs
- Combined Economic Impact: Supporting 904,805,070 American jobs
Industry Performance by Ethnicity
Top Industries:
- Agriculture: 41.2 jobs/firm
- Management: 20.5 jobs/firm
- Manufacturing: 13.2 jobs/firm
Key Insights
- Scale: Non-Hispanic businesses demonstrate 134.5% higher job creation capacity than the national average.
- Industry Leadership: Top-performing sectors average 25.0 jobs per firm, with Agriculture leading at 41.2 jobs per firm.
- Growth Potential: Data suggests significant employment expansion opportunities, particularly in Agriculture and Management.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau Annual Business Survey (ABS) API.
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