Most self-employed workers, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of employed residents who work for themselves in an incorporated or unincorporated business (2024 ACS). Kaser, New York leads at 39.5%. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. New York carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest self-employed workers?
Kaser, New York ranks #1 with 39.5% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by self-employed workers?
Kaser, New York, Tuba City, Arizona, Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey, South Hill, New York, La Junta, Colorado.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,826 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is self-employed workers measured?
Share of the employed civilian population 16+ who are self-employed (own incorporated or unincorporated business). Source: ACS B24080. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).