Description of the West South Central Region
In 2000 there were approximately 8,300 full-time entrepreneurs and 6,900 part-time
entrepreneurs in the West South Central region. The annual average earnings of full-time
entrepreneurs was $25,800 and the average for part-time entrepreneurs was $27,100. Both of
these averages were above the annual average wage for the region of $19,300.1
The most common educational background of entrepreneurs in this region (both full-time
and part-time) was a high school 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 region see the table on
Socioeconomic Descriptors, Industry Concentrations and Occupational Concentrations of
entrepreneurs in the West South Central region.
Data Tables for the West South Central Region
Map of the West South 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.
