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- Data.Census.govData.Census.gov provides access to data about the United States, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas. The data in Data.Census.gov comes from several censuses and surveys. The Data Profiles are the easiest way to find tables for common statistical factors for a selected area.
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
Search hundreds of U.S. and state industry reports, including Core NAICS, Industry Market Research, Reports on the Business Environment, Industry Risk Ratings, and Global Industry Research.
Sample APA Citation: Tang, O. (2012, August). IBISWorld Industry Report 31134. Candy Production in the US. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
- Mintel US Reports This link opens in a new windowMarket research reports on hundreds of consumer industries with special focus on consumer segmentation and preferences. In addition to expert analysis, full databooks and methodology are available.
Sample APA Citation: Failla, J. (2020, April). Quick service restaurants - US. Mintel. https://reports.mintel.com/display/986928/#
- Statista This link opens in a new windowSearch for user-friendly statistical tables and infographics on more than 80,000 topics drawn from over 22,500 sources, covering market and consumer data and many more areas of interest. Sources of information include market researchers, trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases.
- MRI Simmons This link opens in a new window
Provides summary tables of key audience and product usage data from a national sample of nearly 50,000+ adults. It offers demographic, lifestyle, product usage, and media data.
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Sample APA Citation:
Quick Reports:
MRI-Simmons. (2017). Spring 2018 NHCS adult study 12 month [Target: TUMS-brands used most] [Demographic profile]. https://simmonsinsights.com/
Cross Tabs:
MRI-Simmons. (2017). Spring 2017 NHCS adult study 12 month [Cell phones / smartphones brands owned by consumer demographics - age, gender, household income] [Data set]. https://simmonsinsights.com/
- DemographicsNow This link opens in a new window
DemographicsNow provides users with ready-to-use and customizable demographic data reports that include population, income, housing, race, age, education, businesses and retail sales, consumer expenditures and more.
Sample APA Citation: DemographicsNow. (2016). Income comparison for Cramerton, Kernersville, and Shelby, NC. Retrieved from DemographicsNow database.
DemographicsNow. (2016). CEX - apparel detail summary for zip code 27101. Retrieved July 31, 2016 from DemographicsNow database.
