Elections & Government
How many Americans voted in 2020?
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.
Jobs & Unemployment
Government data shows how COVID-19 intersected with everything from the economy to how people watch television.
Jobs & Unemployment
Fewer immigrants, lower rates of women and younger people, and more Americans reaching retirement age are all contributing to slower labor force growth.
Jobs & Unemployment
Data shows that minimum wage increases can lead to short-term increases in employment for some of those workers.
Jobs & Unemployment
One in every 85 Americans works as a nurse.
Jobs & Unemployment
What nonpartisan data says about the state of women in the United States, from labor force participation to seats in Congress.
Jobs & Unemployment
USAFacts provides its own data-driven State of the Union in Numbers so Americans can decide for themselves how the country is doing.
Jobs & Unemployment
Despite record-low union membership rates, 2021 had the most recorded new strikes since 2004, with eight new strikes of at least 1,000 workers each.
Jobs & Unemployment
The unemployment rate fell to 3.9%. And hourly earnings are still climbing.
Jobs & Unemployment
Unemployment and hourly wages decrease as inflation and quits rate increase.
Jobs & Unemployment
In 2021, post-holiday job losses were lower than seasonal hiring for the first time in 11 years.
