EPOP survey data is available for researchers to explore, analyze, and share findings on entrepreneurship in the US. Public use files (PUFs) are comprehensive data sets available to the general public without restriction. PUFs are fully anonymized, meaning that the risk of re-identifying survey respondents is negligible. This data supports analysis at national, state, and regional levels.
To request EPOP PUFs, please complete the form below and agree to the Conditions of Use. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
When the request form is submitted, the EPOP research team will email you instructions on accessing the PUF data package which includes:
Currently, only data for the initial year 2022 is available.
This PUF data has a release date of January 20, 2023. Citations, referred to below in the Conditions of Use, should appear as:
“Entrepreneurship in the Population (EPOP) Survey Project Public Use Data File: 2022.” NORC at the University of Chicago. January 20, 2023. EPOP.norc.org
Details on the EPOP Survey methodology are available at About the Study.
If you have comments or questions about the PUF data, please contact the EPOP research team at EPOPresearch@norc.org.
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Using EPOP:2024 data, the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) presents a profile of women business owners and their impact on the economy.
Using EPOP:2024 data, the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) highlights the significant contributions of Black entrepreneurs and opportunities for support.
Using EPOP:2023 data, the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) calls attention to Latino business owners’ contributions to the U.S. economy and the unique challenges they face. AEO uses EPOP:2023 data to study Latino entrepreneurs—to quantify their numbers, recognize the priority they place on growing their businesses, and note that they face inequitable access to resources and support.
The EPOP Survey Project has released the 2024 data on entrepreneurship in America and a new research brief focusing on challenges with obtaining capital to start new businesses. Exploring both traditional and emerging sources of capital, the EPOP:2024 data reveals that most business owners rely on their personal assets—credit cards in particular--to fund their start-ups. Entrepreneurs frequently apply for capital from external sources, but relatively few ultimately receive this funding.
The Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) examined minority entrepreneurs in the retail industry using EPOP:2023 data. Their report “Assessing Challenges and Opportunities for Minority Business Retail Growth” focuses on small Black-owned retail businesses. This analysis utilizes EPOP data to underscore obstacles for Black retailers, such as, finding customers, doing taxes, and networking.
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