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Population
Who is Gen Z? Key insights in 4 charts

Members of Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, will turn 12–27 years old in 2024. What does the data reveal about this generation?

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Education
How has COVID-19 impacted Gen Z’s education?

School enrollment of Gen Z students decreased across all age groups from 2019 to 2022.

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Government spending
What are appropriations bills and how are they approved?

Appropriation bills are proposed laws, put forth by 12 subcommittees, that authorize different government agencies to spend money.

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Defense and security
What was the Lend-Lease Act?

The Lend-Lease Act allowed the US to provide supplies to Allied powers in exchange for long-term leases for military bases around the world.

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Health
What is the crude death rate and how is it calculated?

The crude death rate helps researchers calculate overall mortality by measuring the number of deaths that occur over a period of time, per one thousand people.

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Economy
Where does America’s coffee come from?

Aside from a small fraction grown in Hawaii, all of America’s coffee comes imported from countries like Colombia, Brazil, and Switzerland.

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Economy
How many Black-owned businesses are there in the US?

In 2021, the US had 161,031 Black-owned businesses, with more than a quarter operating in healthcare and social assistance.

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Government spending
State of the Union 2024: The data behind Biden’s address

“Look at the facts.” — President Joe Biden, the 2024 State of the Union address

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How many US passports are in circulation?

There were 160.7 million valid US passports in circulation in 2023, up 36.8% from 2013.

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