Consumers & Markets (Library subscriptions)
Demographics and lifestyle data and reports to help you understand the tastes and preferences of your customers.
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Mintel Academic This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive resource full of reports on current issues in a wide array of domestic and international markets.
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Statista This link opens in a new windowA data aggregation and research platform covering worldwide markets, industries, and societal topics. Data is compiled from private and public sources aggregated from North American, Europe, and Asia.
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Nielsen Segment DetailsWhat's the difference between a country squire and an urban elder? This site explains Nielsen's segments.
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Travel & Tourism Market Research (RKMA handbook)
In-depth data on a wide variety of travel market trends, including hotels, nightlife, spas, amusement parks, business travel and more. -
Restaurant, food & beverage market research (RKMA handbook)
Provides consumer research on restaurant and foodservice markets.
Demographics & Lifestyles
Consumer data: Free resources
These resources give you insight into demographics, market areas and consumers' tastes and preferences.
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Census ReporterProvides useful facts about every place in America. Compare places using tables and maps, download data, and embed charts on your site.
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DataUSAThe most comprehensive website and visualization engine of public U.S. Government data.
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Consumer Expenditure Survey (BLS.GOV)High-level data on current buying habits of Americans, by demographics & type of purchase/service.
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American Time Use Survey (BLS.GOV)Recent data on how American spend their time, tracking activities such as paid work, childcare, and socializing.
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Think with Google: Consumer Behavior and TrendsBy mining Google search trends and YouTube watch behavior, you can uncover a wealth of insights on consumer behavior.
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Google Search TrendsGauge customer interest: track Google search trends over time by search term and geography.
Narrow by query location and time range.
Salaries & Benefits
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Occupational Employment Statistics (BLS.GOV)Current wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics by occupation and industry OR occupation and geographic area.