Entrepreneurship in Missouri

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Description of Entrepreneurs in Missouri

In 2000 there were almost 170,000 full-time entrepreneurs in Missouri. The industries with the largest concentrations of full-time entrepreneurs on a statewide basis were Construction, Agriculture/ Forestry, and Other Services. The average total income of full-time entrepreneurs in Missouri was $33,000. Self-employment industries with the highest average income for full-time entrepreneurs included Professional and Technical Services, Finance, Information and Real Estate, and Wholesale Trade.

The number of part-time entrepreneurs in Missouri was also approximately 170,000. The industries with the highest number of part-time entrepreneurs were Construction and Retail Trade. Self-employment industries with the highest average income for part-time entrepreneurs included Professional and Technical Services and Management of Companies and Enterprises.

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Map of Full-Time Entrepreneurs in Missouri

Map: Total Number of Entrepreneurs in Missouri by Region


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