Demographic Studies

When you want to know how to better serve your community, demographics are a powerful tool.
A thorough demographic study is often needed for planning,
feasibility studies, and
many strategic decisions.

Demographic information gives
decision-makers insight into
the environment in which they
function.  Demographics describe
the current population and offer
an objective picture of the future.

Components of a
Demographic Study

  1. The type of data needed depends on its intended use.  Meitler Consultants first clarifies how the data will be used; then com-piles only the relevant information.

  2. Data is gathered and compiled from many sources including:
bullet Large national databases like Claritas, Polk, Map Info and others
 
bullet Interviews with planners at the local, regional and state levels
 
bullet Data from the Internet, public school districts, special studies, etc.
 
bullet U.S. Bureau of the Census
  1. It is often productive to analyze the internal profile of the parish, school or institution.  Meitler Consultants compiles relevant data to show trends, needs and opportunities.

  2. The data is synthesized and organized into a report and presentation.  Meitler Consultants brings experience in translating relevant information to the decisions at hand.

Why Use the Expertise of Meitler Consultants?

bullet Technical knowledge of demographic data sources and interpretation of demographic data.
 
bullet Provide the staff time necessary to do the research and compile information.
 
bullet Meitler Consultants has compiled data from over 200 communities for schools,
parishes and dioceses.