April 29, 2025
Originally published in The Baltimore Banner.
New research shows that a quarter of residents in Baltimore and Baltimore County describe themselves as entrepreneurs. But that doesn’t mean we’re living in the land of opportunity.
The Johns Hopkins 21st Century Cities Initiative surveyed more than 800 residents of Baltimore and 500 residents of Baltimore County and found stark differences in how people viewed entrepreneurship, based on factors like age, race, income and education.
More than one-third of Black residents described themselves as entrepreneurs, compared to one-fifth of white residents. Younger residents with lower incomes and less education also were more likely to call themselves entrepreneurs.