the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity for 1996 to 2011 is now available. Entrepreneurs did not start as many business in 2011 as compared to 2010 but the rate at 0.32% is near the highest level in the last 16 years. The report shows business creation rate by gender, race, nativity, age, education level, industry, state, and region.
The list below shows the groups that start business the most in 2011:

• Men
• Latinos
• Immigrants
• 44 to 50 year olds neck & neck with 55 to 64 year olds
• Individuals with less than a high school education by a wide margin
• Individuals in construction
• Individuals in AZ, TX, & CA
• Individuals in the West