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Pembroke Pines ranked no. 1 U.S. city for Hispanic entrepreneurs in 2026

WalletHub's 2026 report ranks Pembroke Pines first among more than 180 U.S. cities, citing the highest Hispanic entrepreneurship rate in the country.

By Andrés Calderón, Business and sports reporter · Pembroke Pines, Florida · Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Pembroke Pines, Florida, is the top U.S. city for Hispanic entrepreneurs in 2026, according to WalletHub's annual Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs report released September 1.

The personal-finance company scored more than 180 cities on 23 metrics, including Hispanic entrepreneurship rate, Hispanic income growth, and the share of Hispanic-owned businesses. Pembroke Pines earned the highest Hispanic entrepreneurship rate in the country and ranked fourth for share of businesses owned by Hispanic people. More than 47 percent of the city's residents identify as Hispanic.

Florida dominated the list, claiming nine of the top 10 spots. The top five were Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Miami, and Hialeah. Cape Coral, Port St. Lucie, Tampa, and Jacksonville also landed in the top 10.

WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said leading cities see as many as 30 percent of their businesses owned by Hispanic entrepreneurs, and that low corporate tax rates and strong growth opportunities help drive those numbers. Florida's business-friendly tax environment lines up with that profile.

WalletHub timed the release ahead of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The organization noted that one in four new U.S. businesses launched during that period are Hispanic-owned — a figure that underscores the broader economic weight behind the ranking. For Pembroke Pines business owners, the No. 1 designation is likely to draw additional investment attention and could accelerate commercial development in a city already built around a Hispanic-majority population.

SourcesYahooPembroke Pines Newsrapidcityjournal.comWahoo Newspaper