FAQ Page

Main Office:

352-392-0171

Survey Center:

352-392-2908

Frequently Asked Questions

Economics FAQ

How many different kinds of businesses are there?

The Florida Department of Revenue breaks out its sales data into approximately 100 different kinds of businesses.

Do you have city-level sales data?

No. Data are only available for the state and each of Florida’s 67 counties in Gross and Taxable Sales Reports. The Florida Department of Revenue does not report city-level sales data.

Can you describe how the sales are reported?

Sales are reported either by county or by kind of business, or “kind code.” The county data feature a breakdown of the sales for all of the different kinds of businesses that took place within a certain time period for that particular county. The kind code data reflect sales by a particular kind of business for all of the 67 Florida counties and the state. For example, a report for Alachua County shows the number of reports, gross sales, taxable sales, and the amount of tax collected for approximately 100 different kinds of business categories.

Where can I find gross and taxable sales data?
Gross and taxable sales and taxable sales collections as reported by the Florida Department of Revenue are available either by county or by kind of business category code and are reported annually or by month in Gross and Taxable Sales Reports.
Where can I find Florida home sales and price data?
Unfortunately, we do not produce home sales and price data. We provide limited Metropolitan Statistical Areas data in the Florida Statistical Abstract from the Florida Association of Realtors. We recommend that you contact the source agency for detailed information.
Do you have housing start and/or building permit projections?
No. We only publish current building permit data in Building Permit Activity in Florida and historical annual data in Annual State and County Building Permits and Housing Starts as provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.Please note that the U.S. Census Bureau discontinued start data effective January 1, 2011.
Where can I find historical building permit and housing start data?
Historical annual permit and start data for the state and counties of Florida back to 1976 as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau are published in Annual State and County Building Permits and Housing Starts. Each year’s data is broken down by single- and multifamily units permitted or started for the state and each county. Please note that the U.S. Census Bureau discontinued start data effective January 1, 2011.
Do you have building permit data for commercial properties?
No. We only publish residential permit data in Building Permit Activity in Florida as provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Are building permits and housing starts the same thing?
No. Building permits are issued by county and municipal agencies prior to starting a construction project. However, projects may be reclassified, abandoned, misclassified, or have design changes that can warrant permit changes. Housing start data refers to the actual start of construction. Please visit the U.S. Census Bureau for a complete discussion of factors affecting permit-start-completion relationships.
Population FAQ
Where can I find current population estimates for Florida’s cities, counties, and unincorporated areas?
Contracted by the Florida Legislature, BEBR annually publishes the state’s official population estimates for the state, counties, municipalities, and unincorporated areas of Florida in Florida Estimates of Population, a 60-page booklet of Florida population tables and figures.
Does BEBR produce population estimates for other geographic areas?
BEBR annually produces and publishes population estimates for the state, counties, municipalities, and unincorporated areas. We can also provide customized population estimates for other geographic areas such as utilities, TAZs, zip codes or custom boundaries; please contact us for pricing information. See the Population Services page for more details.
Do you have comparative census population figures?
Florida Estimates of Population provides comparative census data from the 2010 census and county-level census data from the 1990, 2000, and 2010 censuses conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Do you have population projections?
Yes, we annually publish low, medium, and high state- and county-level population projections based on the latest population estimates in five-year increments to the year 2045 as part of our Florida Population Studies series in Florida Population Studies: Projections of Florida Population by County, an 8-page publication..
Do you have population projections for cities, utilities, zip codes or Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZs)?
BEBR annually produces and publishes population projections for the state and the 67 counties in Florida. We can also provide customized population projections for other geographic areas such as cities, utilities, TAZs, zip codes, or custom boundaries; please contact us for pricing information. See the Population Services page for more details.
Where can I find population estimates and projections broken down by various demographic groups?
State and county population census counts, estimates, and projections by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin are published in five-year increments to the year 2045 in Florida Population Studies: Population Projections by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for Florida and Its Counties. Age groups include: 0–4, 5–17, 18–24, 25–54, 55–64, 65–79, and 80+. Racial/ethnic categories include: All races, non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, and Hispanic.
Where can I find more age and race detail?
Detailed state and county population census counts, estimates, and projections for five-year age groups for seven racial/ethnic categories are published in five-year increments to the year 2045 in Detailed Population Projections by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for Florida and Its Counties. Age groups include: 0–4, 5–9, 10–14, 15–19, 15–17, 18–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80–84, and 85 and over. Racial/ethnic categories include: All races, non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, Hispanic, white, black, and non-white.
Do you have Florida household data?
BEBR produces and publishes state- and county-level household data as part of its Florida Population Studies: Number of Households and Average Household Size in Florida. This four-page bulletin features a methodology and trend discussion along with a tabular presentation of the number of households and average household size for the current year. Comparative census data from the 2000 and 2010 censuses conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau are also provided.
What is the Florida Population Studies series?
The Florida Population Studies series is comprised of three annual bulletins: Number of Households and Average Household Size in Florida; Projections of Florida Population by County; and Population Projections by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for Florida and Its Counties.
What are the release dates for the BEBR estimates and projections?
The BEBR estimates and projections are normally released as follows:
Florida Estimates of Population: mid to late October (Table 1. Estimates of Population by County and City in Florida).
Florida Estimates of Population: late December/early January (publication and additional tables).
Florida Number of Households and Average Household Size: late December/early January.
Florida County Population Projections: release date depends on scheduling of the Demographic Estimating Conference (DEC) supporting the General Appropriations Act (http://edr.state.fl.us/Content/conferences/population/index.cfm); the release date is 60 days following the DEC (usually in April).
Florida Population Projections by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin: late June/early July.
What other services does the BEBR Population Program provide?
We provide customized demographic analyses and geographic information system (GIS) consulting services; please contact us for pricing information. See the Population Services page for more details.
Is there a charge for the BEBR population and household estimates, and the BEBR population projections?
The BEBR population and household estimates published in:
Florida Estimates of Population and Florida Population Studies: Number of Households and Average Household Size in Florida , and the BEBR population projections published in Florida Population Studies: Projections of Florida Population by County , Florida Population Studies: Population Projections by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for Florida and Its Counties and Detailed Population Projections by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for Florida and Its Counties are available for download free of charge. Customized population projections for other geographic areas such as cities or zip codes can also be provided; please contact us for pricing information. See the Population Services page for more details.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Survey Research FAQ
What does the UF Survey Research Center do?
We do surveys to collect data for the University of Florida and other organizations. Some surveys are administered over the phone while others are conducted by mail or online.
How did the UF Survey Research Center get my name and phone number?
You were randomly selected. Depending on the type of survey, your phone number was randomly generated by a computer or randomly selected from a list.
Can I check the legitimacy of the survey?
The center has a toll free number that connects you directly to a supervisor. The number is 1-888-536-2434
Why did the UF Survey Research Center call me?
We called you to get your valuable opinion. You were selected as a representative of a population, whether the survey is about Florida voters or members of a profession.
Who does the UF Survey Research Center conduct surveys for?
We collect data for a wide variety of agencies, businesses and organizations such as UF researchers, Florida state agencies, other universities, and private organizations.
Is my information confidential/private?
All of your answers are confidential. The center considers that protecting people’s privacy is an essential part of our operation. The responses you provide will not be linked to your name in any published reports.
I want to help, but I’m busy. What choices are available to me?
We understand how busy life can be, so we work around your schedule. Just let us know when you are available. The center is open: Monday-Friday 9am-9pm. Saturday 12-6pm. Sunday 3-9pm.
We don’t have to do the survey all at once; we can pick up where you left off another time.
How do I find more information about the survey?
We believe in your right to know. The interviewer can tell you who is sponsoring the study, how long the survey will take and what the data will be used for. You can check our website or call our toll free number, 1-888-536-2434.
I am on a Do Not Call list. Why did you call me?
The National Do Not Call Registry does not apply to telephone surveyors. We are not restricted by this list because we are not trying to sell anything.
Will I be contacted again?
Maybe. We do surveys on many subjects such as: employment, health insurance, etc. You might get called for a different survey.
Survey Research Spanish
¿Qué hace el Centro de Investigaciones y Encuestas de UF?
Nosotros hacemos encuestas para recopilar datos para la Universidad de la Florida y otras organizaciones. Algunas encuestas se administran a través del teléfono, otras se hacen por correo, o por el internet.
¿Cómo fue que el Centro el Centro de Investigaciones y Encuestas de UF consiguió mi nombre y número de teléfono?
Usted fue seleccionado al azar. Dependiendo del tipo de encuesta, su número de teléfono fue generado al azar por una computadora o seleccionado al azar de una lista.
¿Puedo comprobar la legitimidad de la encuesta?
El centro tiene un número de teléfono gratuito que le conecta directamente a un supervisor. El número es 1-888-536-2434.
¿Por qué el Centro de Investigaciones y
Encuestas de UF me llamó?
Nosotros le llamamos para obtener su valiosa opinión. Usted fue seleccionado como representante de una población, sea para una encuesta sobre votantes de la Florida o para miembros de una profesión.
Para quién el Centro de Investigaciones y Encuestas de UF hace las encuestas?
Nosotros recogemos datos para una gran variedad de agencias, negocios y organizaciones tales como profesionales de UF, agencias estatales de la Florida, otras universidades y organizaciones privadas.
¿Es mi información confidencial/privada?
Todas sus respuestas son confidenciales. El centro considera la protección de su privacidad como una parte esencial de nuestra operación. Las respuestas que usted proporciona no se asociarán con su nombre en los informes publicados.
Quiero ayudar, pero estoy ocupado. ¿Qué opciones están disponibles para mí?
Nosotros entendemos lo ocupada que puede ser la vida, por lo tanto trabajamos para acomodarnos a su horario. Sólo déjanos saber cuándo usted está disponible. El centro está abierto de lunes a viernes de 9am-9pm, sábado 12-6pm y domingo 3-9pm.
Podemos completar la encuesta en partes si es necesario.
¿Cómo puedo encontrar más información acerca de la encuesta?
Nosotros creemos en su derecho de saber. El entrevistador le puede decir quién está patrocinando el estudio, cuánto tiempo tomará la encuesta y para qué los datos serán utilizados. Puede consultar nuestra página web o llamar a nuestro número gratuito, 1-888-536-2434.
Estoy en una lista de no llamar. ¿Por qué me han llamado?
El Registro Nacional No Llame no aplica a llamadas de encuestas telefónicas. No estamos restringidos por esta lista porque no estamos intentando vender nada.
¿Me contactarán de nuevo?
Quizás. Nosotros hacemos muchas encuestas sobre varios temas, tales como: el empleo, seguro médico, etc. Pueda que usted reciba otra llamada para una encuesta diferente.

Ayers Technology Plaza
720 SW 2nd Ave Ste 150
PO Box 117148
Gainesville, Florida 32611

Main Office: 352-392-0171
Survey Center: 352-392-2908
Fax: 888-534-2404
Contact: Contact BEBR Admin Staff


Facebook-f


Twitter


Google-plus-g


Envelope

Navigation

  • Population Data
  • Survey Center
  • Economics
  • Social Networks
  • Other Data
  • Need a Speaker?
  • FAQ
  • Donate
  • Publications
  • Our Mission

Newsletter

DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by BEBR and while we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
About | Data | Contact | Terms

© 2020 BEBR. All rights reserved​

Made with livewire