United States
Microbusiness Density
Low
High
~9 microbusinesses per 100 people throughout the country
~9 microbusinesses per 100 people throughout the country
GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab is an international research initiative by GoDaddy that quantifies the growth and economic impact of more than 20 million microbusinesses – those with an active website and the majority with fewer than 10 employees.
It also provides a unique view into the attitudes, demographics and needs of the entrepreneurs who own them.
Have more than one business.
1 in 3
Positive 6-month business outlook.
66%
New jobs created per microbusiness.
5
Source: GoDaddy Venture Forward U.S. National Survey. Feb 2026 (N= 2,454); Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024.
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United States Entrepreneur Survey Results
National and city-level surveys since 2019 of over 35,000 microbusiness owners sharing insights on their business operations, economic outlook, demographics, and more.
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United States Microbusiness Density
This quarterly dataset captures the distribution and growth of active microbusinesses across the country down to the city-level.
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