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Databases
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Data Planet Statistical DatasetsExplore a vast collection of US and international statistics in Data-Planet Statistical Datasets. With this dynamic tool, you can scan and search the contents of billions of datasets, compare and contrast variables of interest, and create customized views in tables, maps, rankings, and charts. Views also include descriptive summaries of the datasets and data sources.
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Esri Tapestry SegmentationHelps you understand your customers' lifestyle choices, what they buy, and how they spend their free time. Tapestry classifies U.S. residential neighborhoods into 67 unique segments based on demographic and socioeconomic characteristics.
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MarketResearch.com AcademicSee the Demographics section of this database. UA users get free access to these reports, including Packaged Facts.
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Mintel Academic Market ResearchUnder the the Trends tab, see the Demographic drop-down menu. Under the Category Overview tab, also see Demographic. You'll need to set up a free account with your UA email address in order to download reports.
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Economist Intelligence Unit Market Indicators and ForecastsFind market indicators and forecast data available by individual countries or global regions.
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ProQuest Statistical InsightFind federal statistics and abstracts for U.S. (ASI), state, and local governments (SRI) and privately-published, international, and intergovernmental statistical sources (IIS) from 1973 to the present.
Websites
- Labor Force Statistics
Find information about demographic characteristics with statistics from the Current Population Survey (CPS). Data on the labor force characteristics of employed and unemployed persons, plus hours of work and earnings, also are available. From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. - City-data.com
Useful for city stats.
Advanced tools
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Simmons OneViewThis resource has in-depth consumer purchasing, reading, online, and viewing habits. Data is three years old. We have access to Nation Household Consumer Survey, New Media Survey, and the Local (for all U.S. metro areas). Note: Limited to 9 users at one time. If you can't access, please try again later.
Census data
The U.S. Census Bureau is a great source for population, housing, economic, and geographic data. Its American FactFinder website can be difficult to search, so check out these tips. Here's some of the data available:
National
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Census Business Builder: Small Business EditionThis new tool provides key demographic and economic data to help entrepreneurs start a new business or expand an existing one. See tips on how to use this database.
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Population Estimates ProgramPublishes estimated population totals for the previous year for cities and towns, metropolitan areas, counties, and states. The latest data available is from 2016.
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American Community SurveyThis nationwide survey is designed to provide communities with a fresh look at how they're changing. The latest data available is from 2016.
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Decennial CensusCollects data every 10 years about households, income, education, homeownership, and more for the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Island Areas. The latest data available is from 2010.
Regional
QuickFacts offer statistics on population, age, gender, ethnicity, homeownership, education, income, retail sales, and more.
Arizona
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Western Blue Chip Economic ForecastFeatures economic forecasts for Arizona and 11 other Western states. Data include personal income, retail sales, wage and salary employment, population growth, and single-family housing permits. Individual forecasts and the consensus for the current year and the year ahead are updated monthly.
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Arizona Regional Economic Analysis ProjectThis site's tools let you examine and assess changing economic conditions and trends of counties or regions within Arizona.
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Tucson UpdateDemographic and economic statistics about Tucson and Pima County.
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Greater Phoenix Blue ChipOffers forecasts by a panel of experts who track construction and general economic trends for the Phoenix metro area. Forecast tables and the consensus outlook are updated quarterly. Forecasts for Phoenix income, population, employment, and retail sales are also available.
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Interactive maps for Arizona and the Phoenix areaThe Maricopa Association of Governments offer interactive demographic maps with population and housing data. One is for the state of Arizona; another is for Pinal and Maricopa counties.