LibGuides: Introduction to Entrepreneurship (BUSN 2433): Demographics and Market Research

On the Web

Wolfram|Alpha
Wolfram|Alpha is a unique search engine that dynamically converts searches into graphical and tabular data -- well, that's one of the things it does. The website claims that it's goal is to "make it possible to compute whatever can be computed about anything."

Demographics Now

Find detailed demographics data about consumers and market research. You can produce a variety of reports compiling the data.

Statista
An online statistics portal that provides access to data from market and opinion research institutions, as well as from business organizations and government institutions.

Explore Census Data
From the U.S. Census Bureau. Your source for population, housing, economic and geographic information.
United States Census Bureau
Learn about the 2010 Census and see reports on people and households, business and industry, geography, etc.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
See inflation and salary information, workplace injuries, and employment statistics.
Economic Research Service
This branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture tracks aspects of the agricultural economy, most notably, food prices. Users may find their State Fact Sheets handy.
State Tax Rates and Structure
Information on State income tax, sales tax, and excise tax. From Federation of Tax Administrators.

Census Business Builder: Small Business Edition 2.3
Find the best location for your business.
Directions for using Census Business Builder
Use Census Business Builder: Small Business Edition to access information about residents and businesses in your area. This PDF document provides detailed instructions for using the tool.