Description of the Eastern Jackson/Lafayette/Ray Region
In 2000 there were approximately 5,400 full-time entrepreneurs and 6,000 part-time
entrepreneurs in the Eastern Jackson/Lafayette/Ray region. The annual average earnings of
full-time entrepreneurs was $35,900 and the average for part-time entrepreneurs was $54,000.
Both of these averages were above the annual average wage for the region of $30,000.1
The most common educational background of entrepreneurs in this region (both full-time
and part-time) was either a high school diploma, some college with no degree, or a
bachelor's degree. The largest concentrations of full-time entrepreneurs were in
Construction, Health Care and Social Assistance, and Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation.
The largest concentrations of part-time entrepreneurs were in Construction and Retail Trade.
For a more detailed breakdown of entrepreneurship in the region Eastern
Jackson/Lafayette/Ray see the table on
Socioeconomic Descriptors, Industry Concentrations and Occupational Concentrations of
entrepreneurs in the Eastern Jackson/Lafayette/Ray region.
Data Tables for the Eastern Jackson/Lafayette/Ray Region
Map of the Eastern Jackson/Lafayette/Ray 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.
