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Population
What will America’s population look like by 2100?

The Census Bureau estimates there will be 1.2 million more deaths than births in the year 2100.

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Health
How many abortions occur in the US?

In 2021, there was roughly one abortion for every five newborn children in the US.

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Economy
How many people work in the trades?

Material moving was the most common trade job in 2022, employing 7.9 million people.

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Population
What does the Census mean by "Some Other Race"?

The Census Bureau categorizes nearly 50 million Americans as “some other race,” the majority of whom are ethnically Hispanic.

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Crime
How many people are sentenced to death in America?

Eleven executions, including 10 males and one female, occurred in 2021.

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Environment
What are the main sources of US greenhouse gas emissions?

In 2021, 7,660 individual facilities were responsible for over 40% of total US emissions.

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Economy
What are the average salaries for four-year college graduates?

People with bachelor's degrees earned an average of $100,000 in 2022 — more than people without a degree, but less than those with advanced degrees.

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Economy
What is the Securities and Exchange Commission and what does it do?

The Securities and Exchange Commission plays an important role in regulating the American economy by governing financial industries.

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Health
What are the top causes of death for people 65 and older?

Between 2020 and 2021, the top cause of death for people 65 and older was heart disease in 47 statesand Washington, DC.

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Population
What is the state of America’s highway bridges?

Four of the five states with the greatest percentage of highway bridges in “good” condition are in the South.

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