When organizations and individuals better understand the social and economic context in which they operate, they are able to use data as an ingredient in many types of decision making.
Various reports presenting information in tabular and graphic formats are available on request.
They can provide spatial analysis and presentation of data using Geographic Information Systems. Most data are available in printed and electronic formats. Published bimonthly, Trendletter highlights current demographic and economic trends for Missouri. Each Trendletter includes a summary analysis, data table, and maps and charts providing a visual display. Recent Trendletter topics include the status of housing in Missouri, changes in the level and sources of income of Missouri residents, the age distribution of Missouri farmers, and Missouri population projections.