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: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.
Karen Grigorian, EPOP Project Director, and Quentin Brummet, EPOP Principal Investigator, talked with students at the Academy of Management (AOM) about how students and other researchers might use EPOP data. This podcast covers the available data, how to access and use the data, the data content, and future EPOP plans.
NORC’s research brief “Entrepreneurship Experiences Among Young U.S. Immigrants” provides insight into U.S. immigrants’ experiences with entrepreneurship and challenges faced when pursuing self-employment. Focusing on younger adults under the age of 40, this analysis using EPOP:2022 data finds immigrants are more inclined to start businesses compared to their native-born counterparts.
A peer-reviewed article utilizing the EPOP Survey dataset has been published in the Journal of Business Venturing Insights. The article examines current and former entrepreneurs to provide insights into why individuals exit business ownership and what predicts entrepreneur success.
The Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) analyzed Black business ownership using US Census and EPOP Survey data. The AEO report covers the growth achieved and challenges remaining for Black entrepreneurs.
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