Description of the Branson Area Region
In 2000 there were approximately 8,500 full-time entrepreneurs and 6,900 part-time
entrepreneurs in the Branson Area. The annual average earnings of full-time entrepreneurs
was $29,600 and the average for part-time entrepreneurs was $34,400. Both of these averages
were above the annual average wage for the region of $20,900.1
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 the Construction, Mining/Utilities, and Agriculture/Forestry
industries. The largest concentrations of part-time entrepreneurs were in
Agriculture/Forestry and Construction industries. For a more detailed breakdown of
entrepreneurship in the Branson Area see the table on
Socioeconomic Descriptors, Industry Concentrations and Occupational Concentrations of
entrepreneurs in the Branson Area.
Data Tables for the Branson Area Region
Map of the Branson Area 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.
