LibGuides: Consumers & Market Segments Research Guide: Consumer Expenditures

Consumer Expenditures: Databases

Consumer Expenditure Survey This link opens in a new window
The Consumer Expenditure Survey (CEX) provides information on the buying habits of American consumers, including data on their expenditures, income, and household characteristics. The survey data are collected for the Bureau of Labor Statistics by the U.S. Census Bureau. Free resource.
DemographicsNow This link opens in a new window
Although Consumer Expenditure Survey tables are available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, users may find that DemographicsNow has a more intuitive interface and better built-in report options than the BLS site. Use DemographcisNow to get current year CEX estimates and 5-year projections for any U.S. geographic area. Data is provided by AGS and is based on extensive modeling of the BLS' Consumer Expenditure Survey.
Euromonitor Passport GMID This link opens in a new window
Provides detailed consumer expenditure data for 71 countries. Note: Users will have to fill out a short registration form the first time they access Euromonitor. Faculty & Staff members please list your department under "Course".

Search Tip: in the top navigation bar, click on [Consumers], then click on [Income & Expenditures]. Use the [Explore Analysis] and [Explore Statistics] filters to narrow the search.
- Note: When choosing an analysis type, start with a Country Report (if available), then explore the other types of analysis.

Tip: Check the Consumer Behavior handbook for consumer demographic data and analysis of consumer segments, spending and behaviors.

Best Customers: Demographics of Consumer Demand
Call Number: Reference Desk HC110 .C6 B452 2018
Analyzes spending on more than 300 products/services. Identifies which households spend the most (best customers) and which control the largest share of spending (biggest customers).
Household Spending: Who Spends How Much on What
Call Number: Reference Desk HC110 .C6 O34 2017
Based on unpublished data from the BLS' Consumer Expenditure Survey. Examines Americans' spending on 1,000 products and services organized by age, income, household type, and geographic region.
Who's Buying... Series
Call Number: Click link above to view call numbers for the 14 individual titles
Based on unpublished data from the BLS. There are 14 individual titles in this series, each focusing on a different category (e.g. entertainment, groceries, travel, restaurants, etc.)