RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina is one of the best states for Black-owned businesses in 2025, coming in third nationwide, just behind Georgia and Delaware, according to a new report from B2B Reviews.

The state stands out with a 60.7% business success rate-higher than the national average of 56.1%. From 2023 to 2024, Black-owned businesses in North Carolina grew by an impressive 17%.

Here's a closer look at the numbers:

15.95% of all small businesses in the state are Black-owned

Black households earn 72% of the median income, slightly above the national average of 70%

With 20.5% of its population identifying as Black, North Carolina ranks ninth in the country by this measure

Not far behind, South Carolina ranks fourth overall, with 19.46% of its small businesses being Black-o

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