Business

From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this website documents how many hours Americans spend time doing certain tasks. Includes data files and survey documentation.

Finds a demographic profile of a city or zip-code area. Most of this data is pulled from the U.S. Census, but this site is much easier to use. Profiles include home values, age, race and income data, and some insight into local businesses.

From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, these reports document how particular segments of U.S. groups spend their money. Includes public use microdata and survey materials.

Enter your company or product on the search box in the LEFT COLUMN under the "search within results" box. You can enter a company name like Merck, or a product like 'shampoo.' Please be aware, this link usually works only while ON CAMPUS. Sorry about that! If you are off campus, I recommend using Business Source Complete and search for your topic using "market share" on one line, and your topic in the next.

The Pew Research Center provides current survey data on major current event issues. Topics they survey also include attitudes on politics, religion, court decisions, the environment, and a huge range of social trends.

A large collection of poll data —1935 to present, all US polling firms, broad topical coverage of opinions and behavior on social issues, politics, pop culture, international affairs, and more. International and US datasets available for immediate download.