Description of the St. Joseph Area Region
In 2000 there were approximately 3,100 full-time entrepreneurs and 2,800 part-time
entrepreneurs in the St. Joseph region. The annual average earnings of full-time
entrepreneurs was $33,225 and the average for part-time entrepreneurs was $43,603. Both of
these averages were above the annual average wage for the region of $24,324.1
The most common educational background of full-time entrepreneurs in this region was
either a high school diploma or some college with no degree. The most common educational
background of part-time entrepreneurs was a high school degree. However, there were also a
large number of part-time entrepreneurs who either had a bachelor's degree or had some
college and no degree. The largest concentrations of full-time entrepreneurs were in the
Health Care and Social Assistance, Construction, and the Government/Military industries.
Industry concentrations of part-time entrepreneurs were in Retail Trade, Agriculture, and
Mining and Utilities. For a more detailed breakdown of entrepreneurship in the St.
Joseph region see the table on Socioeconomic Descriptors, Industry Concentrations and Occupational Concentrations of entrepreneurs in St. Joseph.
Data Tables for the St. Joseph Area Region
Map of the St. Joseph Area 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.
