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Business Applications per Resident by State

Applications to start a business over the last twelve months per 100,000 residents, by state

Wyoming is highest at 14,741West Virginia lowest at 1,090 · median 1,624
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Current·Data to Sep 2026
Under 1,3001,300 to 1,5001,500 to 1,6001,600 to 1,9001,900 to 2,2002,200 or more

Latest reading for each area, to Sep 2026 · Bins hold about equal counts

Plays the chart through its history, period by period.

U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (seasonally adjusted applications for an Employer Identification Number), summed over twelve months and divided by Census population estimates; the rate is Palanor’s arithmetic. An application counts in the state of the business address on the form, which can be a registered agent’s office rather than where the owner lives or the business operates.

Where in the United States people are filing to start new businesses, relative to the population. Each state is shaded by its rate over the past year; the legend gives each shade’s range. The U.S. monthly total is on the New Business Applications chart.

Ranked, 51 areas

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1Wyoming14,741Sep 2026
2Delaware5,805Sep 2026
3Florida3,046Sep 2026
4Montana2,879Sep 2026
5Colorado2,793Sep 2026
6Georgia2,509Sep 2026
7Utah2,470Sep 2026
8District of Columbia2,265Sep 2026
9Mississippi2,155Sep 2026
10New Mexico2,115Sep 2026
11Nevada2,100Sep 2026
12Arizona2,045Sep 2026
13Missouri1,955Sep 2026
14Alaska1,937Sep 2026
15New Jersey1,873Sep 2026

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Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Alabama. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Alaska. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Arizona. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Arkansas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · California. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Colorado. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Connecticut. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Delaware. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · District of Columbia. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Florida. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Georgia. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Hawaii. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Idaho. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Illinois. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Indiana. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Iowa. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Kansas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Kentucky. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Louisiana. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Maine. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Maryland. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Massachusetts. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Michigan. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Minnesota. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Mississippi. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Missouri. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Montana. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Nebraska. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Nevada. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · New Hampshire. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · New Jersey. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · New Mexico. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · New York. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · North Carolina. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · North Dakota. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Ohio. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Oklahoma. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Oregon. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Pennsylvania. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Rhode Island. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · South Carolina. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · South Dakota. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Tennessee. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Texas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Utah. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Vermont. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Virginia. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Washington. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · West Virginia. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Wisconsin. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

Business Applications per 100,000 Residents · Wyoming. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (business applications, seasonally adjusted). Public domain. Residents: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, July 1 resident population (intercensal estimates for 2000-2009, Vintage 2020 for 2010-2019, the newest vintage from 2020).

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