Description of the Jefferson County Region
In 2000 there were approximately 4,500 full-time entrepreneurs and 4,800 part-time
entrepreneurs in the Jefferson County region. The annual average earnings of full-time
entrepreneurs was $30,000 and the average for part-time entrepreneurs was $37,000. Both of
these averages were above the annual average wage for the region of $26,700.1
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 Construction industry.
For a more detailed breakdown of entrepreneurship in the Jefferson County region see the
table on
Socioeconomic Descriptors, Industry Concentrations and Occupational Concentrations of
entrepreneurs in Jefferson County.
Data Tables for the Jefferson County Region
Map of the Jefferson County 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.
