Ohio Black-owned businesses, payroll has increased, bringing bigger share of economy to group

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: June 26, 2026

Words: 610

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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According to analysis of national census data, black-owned businesses in Ohio continue to increase payroll, and drive jobs and income in the state.

The Health Policy Institute of Ohio analyzed the most recent U.S. Census data to find that the more than 5,600 Black-owned businesses in Ohio employed more than 64,000 employees. The data also showed that annual payroll for those businesses had increased by 82% between 2017 and 2023.

“The data on the economic …

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