Description of the Springfield Suburban Region
In 2000 there were approximately 7,400 full-time entrepreneurs and 6,600 part-time
entrepreneurs in the Springfield Suburban region. The annual average earnings of full-time
entrepreneurs was $34,200 and the average for part-time entrepreneurs was $46,900. Both of
these averages were above the annual average wage for the region of $27,300.1
The most common educational background of entrepreneurs in this region (both full-time
and part-time) was a high school degree. The largest concentrations of full-time
entrepreneurs were in Construction and Other Services. The largest concentrations of
part-time entrepreneurs were in Construction, Agriculture/Forestry, and Mining/Utilities.
For a more detailed breakdown of entrepreneurship in the Springfield Suburban region see
the table on
Socioeconomic Descriptors, Industry Concentrations and Occupational Concentrations of
entrepreneurs in the Springfield Suburban region.
Data Tables for the Springfield Suburban Region
Map of the Springfield Suburban 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.
