Frequently Asked Questions
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Demographic Reports
- What is in the reports? It includes information on population trends and projections, income distribution, ethnic breakdowns, education attainment, age, and sex. It also includes a full detailed analysis of population segments with their consumer habits, their recreational activities, and their personal values. Additionally, more than 30 thematic maps are included. The topics for these maps range from automobile traffic to detailed demographics (e.g., age, sex, income, education, ethnicity), to the locations of existing Southern Baptist churches.
Maps and information include: An introduction, Traffic Profile Map, Standard Site Map, Population thematic map for 2005 Estimates, Median Age Thematic Map for 2005 Estimates, Hispanic, African American, Asian, American Indian Population Thematic Maps for 2005 Estimates, Median Household Income 2005, Household Type, Education, Southern Baptist Church Map, Education, Households by income, type, Population Trends, by Age, Race, Country of Birth, Language Groups, Lifestyle (Tapestry) Report
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Who is eligible to receive them? It is free to all Southern Baptist churches, associations, conventions, and partner entities.
- How do I request the reports?
- Go to the demographics section under "Knowing Community" Click here.
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LOGIN:
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If you are NOT a registered user of namb.net, you will need to click on the link that says "click here to register." After registering, you will be given a link to return to the login page where you can put in your username and passwrd
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Request Form:
Once logged in, you will be taken to the request form where you will fill out the information needed to process the demographic report. Please be sure to fill out the form completely including your church/organization and your contact information in case there are any questions.
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Report type: You can request one of two types of studies:
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a ring study (rings around your specified address) measured either in miles or drivetime minutes
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an area study (a general report on a geographic area-state, county, city)
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How can I find out about North American people groups?
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Click on the "Knowing Community" link in the left hand navigation, and you will see a section called " people groups." There you will find a link to the North American People Groups Project.
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How do I find research on a specific topic?
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Church: For research related to church (attendance, baptism, worship, etc.), click on the "Knowing Church" tab in the left hand navigation of the Center for Missional Research website. The "Knowing Church" Fact File topics will be listed on the right side of the webpage. They are listed in a continuous index format, so the most recent items will be posted at the front of the index.
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Culture: For research related to culture (abortion, family, marriage, gambling, etc.), click on the "Knowing Culture" tab in the left hand navigation of the Center for Missional Research website. The "Knowing Culture" Fact File topics will be listed on the right side of the webpage. They are listed in a continuous index format, so the most recent items will be posted at the front of the index.
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