The article discusses data from the US Census Bureau showing where people are most interested in starting businesses in the United States. In 2025, there was an 8% increase in business applications, totaling about 5.6 million, which may be linked to job losses and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) helping entrepreneurs. The report highlights that most business applications came from large cities, but an interesting note is that Sheridan County in Wyoming, a small area, ranked 16th with 47,787 applications, which is a significant number compared to its small population. Experts suggest that Wyoming's business-friendly environment, including low-cost services for forming companies, attracts many entrepreneurs. The article includes a list of the top 25 counties with the most business applications, with Los Angeles County leading at 172,540 applications, followed by Miami-Dade County and Harris County in Texas. The data also shows how many applications were submitted per 1,000 residents, indicating that some areas are particularly active in entrepreneurship despite their population size.
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