Description of the Outer Boone Region
In 2000 there were approximately 5,800 full-time entrepreneurs and 5,600 part-time
entrepreneurs in the Outer Boone region. The annual average earnings of full-time
entrepreneurs was $27,100 and the average for part-time entrepreneurs was $44,022. Both of
these averages were above the annual average wage for the region of $26,200.1
The most common educational background of 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 full-time entrepreneurs was in the Agriculture and Forestry industry while
part-time entrepreneurs had equally large concentrations in both Agriculture and Forestry,
and Mining and Utilities. For a more detailed breakdown of entrepreneurship in the
Outer Boone region see the table on
Socioeconomic Descriptors, Industry Concentrations and Occupational Concentrations of
entrepreneurs in Outer Boone.
Data Tables for the Outer Boone Region
Map of the Outer Boone 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.
