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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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How many immigrants are in the American workforce?

Of the 169 million workers in the United States, more than 32 million are immigrants. That's over 19% of the workforce.

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How many immigrants are coming to the US?

Immigration was the primary driver in the nation’s population growth in each year from 2021 to 2023.

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An overview of the US–Mexico border

Around 15 million people live in the US–Mexico border region.

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When was your state founded?

The oldest state in the United States is Delaware, established in 1787, and the youngest is Hawaii, established in 1959.

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What is walkability? What does the government spend on it?

More than $6 billion in new Federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is being funneled to state and local projects that improve walkability.

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Who’s funding the 2024 election?

Over 75% of the funds raised for the 2024 election have come from political action committees (PACs) and party committees, which then redistribute the funds to different campaigns.

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What percentage of the US population is transgender?

Approximately 1.14% of the nation’s adult population, or 3 million Americans, identify as transgender.

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Is Congress representative of the American people?

Congress is older, more educated, and made up of a higher share of men than the US population.

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How much does it cost to raise a child?

For a middle-income family, housing accounts for the largest share of child-rearing costs at 28%.

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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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