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The following sites are commercial sites, so use carefully and check currency of data.
You may also want to check the town's local government site for information on the local public schools.
New Strategist Press analyzes the Consumer Expenditure Survey data further and compiles reports on Who Buys What and Where. Below are examples of reports provided by McQuade. Check the library catalog for a complete list.
Demographics of the U. S.: Trends and Projections by 
Who's Buying by Race and Hispanic Origin by 
American Buyers: Demographics of Shopping
The American Marketplace by 
Who's Buying for Pets, 11th Edition by 
Who's Buying at Restaurants and Carry-Outs by NAICS codes and the earlier SIC codes are used to define industries.
Use the sources below to identify the industry code for your industry and review the definitions and alternatives.
Next consult US Industry data tab to find annual or 5-year statistics for your industry
Use these sources for US national and local industry statistics organized by NAICs code.
