Economy
Everything you need to know about a government shutdown
Whether it's a new release of government data or news stories that need historic metrics for context, find articles that dive deep into the issues here. The Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Congressional Budget Office, and more: USAFacts is here to provide bias-free context and visuals to help Americans understand the numbers behind the news. USAFacts is always digging into data on employment in America, why people immigrate to the US, how much Congress is spending, and more, so check back often for new reports.
Over 600,000 kids pass through the US foster care system annually; some will be adopted, but most will be reunited with their parents.
Education
The US foster care system serves over 600,000 kids annually. West Virginia, Alaska, and Montana have the highest rates.
Although literacy varies across states, the average literacy rate of the US hasn’t changed since 2012.
Women's representation in Congress and participation in the workforce has grown, but disparities still exist at home and elsewhere.
Education
The US government generates data on everything from unemployment rates to the status of endangered marine mammals. Here’s why that’s important.
Public schools have expanded their mental health services since the pandemic, but school staff still report barriers to progress.
Education
Public school funding comes primarily from local and state governments, while the federal government provides about 8% of local school funding.
US charter school enrollment more than doubled since 2010.
Education
Analysis from the Government Accountability Office found key differences between charter schools that did and did not receive special grants.
Race and ethnicity are bigger factors in determining health care coverage, compared to education levels.
