Sample Demographic Market Research Questions

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Option 1: Which region of the country do you live in?

• Midwest - IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI
• Northeast - CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
• Southeast - AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV
• Southwest - AZ, NM, OK, TX
• West - AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY

Option 2: Where do you live?

• New England - Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
• Middle Atlantic - New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
• East North Central - Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin
• West North Central - Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota
• South Atlantic - Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia
• East South Central - Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee
• West South Central - Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas
• Mountain - Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
• Pacific - Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington

Option 1: What was your total household income before taxes during the past 12 months?

• Less than $25,000
• $25,000 to $34,999
• $35,000 to $49,999
• $50,000 to $74,999
• $75,000 to $99,999
• $100,000 to $149,999
• $150,000 or more

Option 2: What was your total household income before taxes during the past 12 months?

• Less than $25,000
• $25,000 to $34,999
• $35,000 to $49,999
• $50,000 to $74,999
• $75,000 to $99,999
• $100,000 to $149,999
• $150,000 to $199,999
• $200,000 or more

Option 1: What Is Your Ethnicity?

• African American
• Asian
• Hispanic
• Pacific Islander
• White

Option 2 (ask this question and next question together): Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?

• No
• Yes

Option 2: What is your race? For purposes of this question, persons of Spanish/Hispanic/Latino origin may be of any race.

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Other race

Option 1: What is your age?

• 18 to 24 years
• 25 to 34 years
• 35 to 44 years
• 45 to 54 years
• 55 to 64 years
• Age 65 or older

Option 2: What is your age?

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 24 years
• 25 to 34 years
• 35 to 44 years
• 45 to 54 years
• 55 to 64 years
• Age 65 or older

Option 1: What is your education level?

• Completed some high school
• High school graduate
• Completed some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Completed some postgraduate
• Master's degree
• Ph.D., law or medical degree
• Other advanced degree beyond a Master's degree

Option 2: What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High school graduate (includes equivalency)
• Some college, no degree
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Ph.D.
• Graduate or professional degree

What is your marital status?

• Single (never married)
• Married
• Separated
• Widowed
• Divorced

What is your gender?

• Female
• Male

How many hours per week do you USUALLY work at your job?

• 35 hours a week or more
• Less than 35 hours a week
• I am not currently employed

Counting all locations where your employer operates, what is the total number of persons who work there?

• 1
• 2-9
• 10-24
• 25-99
• 100-499
• 500-999
• 1000-4,999
• 5,000+

What best describes the type of organization you work for?

• For profit
• Non-profit (religious, arts, social assistance, etc.)
• Government
• Health Care
• Education
• Other

What level of decision-making authority do you have on purchasing IT related hardware, software or services for your organization?

• Final decision-making authority (individually or as part of a group)
• Significant decision-making or influence (individually or as part of a group)
• Minimal decision-making or influence
• No input

Which of the following most closely matches your job title?

• Intern
• Entry Level
• Analyst / Associate
• Manager
• Senior Manager
• Director
• Vice President
• Senior Vice President
• C level executive (CIO, CTO, COO, CMO, Etc)
• President or CEO
• Owner