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These reports cover the American experience ranging from immigration to aging population to civil rights to childcare to poverty. Explore this demographic data for a fuller picture of who lives in the US.

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Population and society
Where do US immigrants come from?

The largest increase in immigration came from Mexico, with nearly double the number of immigrants coming to the US in 2021 compared to 2006.

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Population and society
7 Days of Pie: A full serving of facts

Dig into a healthy portion of pie charts and conversation starters for your holiday table. This is no side dish of data. It's a full-on fact feast!

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Population and society
How many immigrants are in the American workforce?

Of the 168 million workers in the United States, more than 30 million are immigrants. In 2022, their median earnings were 86.9% of their native-born colleagues.

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Population and society
Who are the nation’s veterans?

As of 2022, 16.2 million Americans identified as veterans. The number of living veterans in the United States is declining — but the veteran population is growing more diverse.

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Population and society
Has vehicle traffic returned to pre-pandemic levels?

Forty-eight states reported an increase in vehicle miles traveled on all roads this year, according to preliminary 2023 numbers.

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Population and society
What types of work visas and green cards does the US issue?

More than a quarter of authorized immigrants coming to the US for work come on visas for temporary agricultural workers.

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Population and society
How does poverty affect people’s mental and physical health?

Americans who are living in poverty report feelings of worry and anxiety at higher rates than average.

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Population and society
How has the structure of American households changed over time?

Single-person households in the US increased from 6.9 million in 1960 to 37.9 million in 2022.

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Population and society
How many student immigrants come to the US and what countries do they come from?

In 2022, over 700,000 student immigrants came to the US to study. India sent the most students, followed by China, South Korea, Germany, and Mexico.

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Are train derailments becoming more common?

For the last decade, an average of 1,300 trains derailed each year, accounting for 61% of all train accidents.

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