The Black Business Research Table

A public database of Black-owned businesses in the United States, built from public records, city and state MWBE listings, and open data sources. It is designed for researchers, journalists, policymakers, and anyone who wants to understand the landscape of Black-owned enterprise in America.

The database is free to access — download the current snapshot (CSV + codebook) directly from the data table below, or request the full longitudinal research panel via the form. Please cite the database as: McCullers, K. (2026). Black Business Research Table [Database]. Retrieved from blackbusinessresearchtable.com.

Businesses
Coverage
2026
Data Year
Legend
Confirmed Black-owned
MBE — unverified
Source incorporated
Not yet covered

Click any dot for business details. Click a covered state to filter. Businesses without a geocoded address appear in the data table below but not on the map.

Database Coverage
of an estimated 160,000 Black-owned employer businesses in the U.S. (2021 Census Annual Business Survey)
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How to Cite
McCullers, K. (2026). Black Business Research Table [Database]. Retrieved from blackbusinessresearchtable.com.