Description of the North Central Region
In 2000 there were approximately 4,800 full-time entrepreneurs and 4,700 part-time
entrepreneurs in the North Central region. The annual average earnings of full-time
entrepreneurs was $28,100 and the average for part-time entrepreneurs was$28,100. Both of
these averages were above the annual average wage for the region of $22,300.1
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 both full-time and part-time entrepreneurs was in the Agriculture and
Forestry industry. For a more detailed breakdown of entrepreneurship in the North
Central region see the table on
Socioeconomic Descriptors, Industry Concentrations and Occupational Concentrations of entrepreneurs in the North Central Region.
Data Tables for the North Central Region
Map of the North Central 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.
