Description of the Northwest Region
In 2000 there were approximately 5,600 full-time entrepreneurs and 4,900 part-time
entrepreneurs in the Northwest region. The average annual earnings of full-time
entrepreneurs was $27,000 and the average for part-time entrepreneurs was $32,000. Both of
these averages were above the annual average wage for the region of approximately $21,000.
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The most common educational background among entrepreneurs in this region (both full-time and
part-time) was either a high school diploma or some college with no degree. The largest
concentration of entrepreneurs was in the Agriculture and Forestry industry. Other
industries with high concentrations of entrepreneurs included Construction, Other Services,
and Health Care and Social Assistance. For a more detailed breakdown of
entrepreneurship in the Northwest region see the table on Socioeconomic Descriptors,
Industry Concentrations and Occupational Concentrations of entrepreneurs in the Northwest.
Data Tables for the Northwest Region
Map of the Northwest Region
1 Average income from self employment is calculated for all individuals who are over 18
years of age. Average income includes income from all sources. For self-employment income
alone see related tables.
