Description of the Hannibal Area Region
In 2000 there were approximately 3,800 full-time entrepreneurs and 3,600 part-time
entrepreneurs in the Hannibal region. The annual average earnings of full-time entrepreneurs
was $21,700 and the average for part-time entrepreneurs was $29,311. The annual average wage
for the region was $21,900.1
The most common educational background of entrepreneurs in this region (both full-time
and part-time) was a high school diploma. A large percentage also had either some college
with no degree or a bachelor's degree. The largest concentrations of full-time entrepreneurs
were in the Agriculture and Forestry, and Mining and Utilities industries. The largest
concentrations of part-time entrepreneurs were found in Agriculture and Forestry and Retail
Trade. For a more detailed breakdown of entrepreneurship in the Hannibal region see the
table on
Socioeconomic Descriptors, Industry Concentrations and Occupational Concentrations of
entrepreneurs in Hannibal.
Data Tables for the Hannibal Area Region
Map of the Hannibal 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.