Most self-employed workers, US counties · 2010
US counties ranked by the share of employed residents who work for themselves in an incorporated or unincorporated business (2010 ACS). North Slope, Alaska leads at 56.5%. 3,131 counties qualify in total. Alaska carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest self-employed workers?
North Slope, Alaska ranks #1 with 56.5% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by self-employed workers?
North Slope, Alaska, Sioux County, North Dakota, Kalawao County, Hawaii, Lake and Peninsula, Alaska, Todd County, South Dakota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,131 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census 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, 2010 Decennial Census.