Description of the Springfield City Region
In 2000 there were approximately 4,200 full-time entrepreneurs and 3,800 part-time
entrepreneurs in the Springfield City region. The annual average earnings of full-time
entrepreneurs was $30,100 and the average for part-time entrepreneurs was $56,200. Both of
these averages were above the annual average wage for the region of $24,000.1
The most common educational background of full-time entrepreneurs in this region was
either a high school diploma (36%) or some college with no degree (30%). The most common
educational background of part-time entrepreneurs in this region was either some college
with no degree (27%) or a high school degree (23%). The largest concentration of full-time
entrepreneurs was in the Construction industry. The largest concentration of part-time
entrepreneurs was in Other Services and Health Care and Social Assistance. For a more
detailed breakdown of entrepreneurship in the Springfield City region see the table on
Socioeconomic Descriptors, Industry Concentrations and Occupational Concentrations of
entrepreneurs in the Springfield City region.
Data Tables for the Springfield City Region
Map of the Springfield City 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.
