WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Office of Advocacy, the independent voice for small business within the executive branch, released its 2026 Congressional District Profiles today. The report shines a spotlight on the vital contributions of small businesses in all 436 congressional districts nationwide.
Readers can explore data on the total number of small employers in each Congressional district, their industry composition, the number of workers they employ, and the overall payroll generated. Each profile also includes a map illustrating the number and geographic distribution of self-employed workers within the district.
“The 2026 Congressional District Profiles once again showcase how America’s small businesses are the backbone of our nation’s economy, creating jobs and fueling location communities across the country” said Casey B. Mulligan, Chief Counsel for Advocacy.
The profiles cover the 436 congressional districts in the 50 states and District of Columbia and are based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The profiles use the latest small business economic data available at the congressional district level from government sources.
The Congressional District Profiles are part of Advocacy’s geographic profile series, which highlights the features of small business economies for policymakers and other stakeholders at the national, state, and local levels, including rural areas. To view the Small Business Profiles for various geographical regions, please visit the State Profiles on our site.
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Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration is an independent voice for small business within the executive branch. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, the Chief Counsel for Advocacy directs the office. The Chief Counsel advances the views, concerns, and interests of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policymakers. Economic research, policy analyses, and small business outreach help identify issues of concern. Regional Advocates and an office in Washington, DC, support the Chief Counsel’s efforts. For more information on the Office of Advocacy, visit advocacy.sba.gov or call (202) 205-6533.