Description of the Clay/Platte/Clinton Region
In 2000 there were approximately 4,100 full-time entrepreneurs and 5,300 part-time
entrepreneurs in the Clay/Platte/Clinton region. The annual average earnings of full-time
entrepreneurs was $35,200 and the average for part-time entrepreneurs was $53,800. Both of
these averages were above the annual average wage for the region of $32,200.1
The most common educational background of full-time entrepreneurs in this region was
either a high school diploma (29%), some college with no degree (25%), or a master's degree
(17%). Part-time entrepreneurs had a similar educational background with 29 percent having
a high school degree, 29 percent having some college, and 19 percent having a master's
degree.
The largest concentrations of full-time entrepreneurs were in Military/Government and
Other Services. The largest concentrations of part-time entrepreneurs were in Construction,
Professional and Technical Services, and Management of Companies. For a more detailed
breakdown of entrepreneurship in the Clay/Platte/Clinton region see the table on
Socioeconomic Descriptors, Industry Concentrations and Occupational Concentrations of
entrepreneurs in the Clay/Platte/Clinton region.
Data Tables for the Clay/Platte/Clinton Region
Map of the Clay/Platte/Clinton 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.
