Raleigh, North Carolina, now ranks 4th among large U.S. metros for small business growth in 2024, driven by roughly 1,900 new business applications per 100,000 residents. The local economy expanded 39% from 2019 to 2023, per U.S.
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Raleigh ranks No. 4 among large US metros for small business growth
#4 Among Large US Metros Metro ranking
~1,900 Per 100K Residents New business apps
39% (2019-2023) Economy growth
US Bureau Of Economic Analysis Data source
#4 metro ranking
39% local economy growth
1,900 Per 100,000 Residents new business applications