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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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Which states have the highest and lowest childcare costs?

The cost of childcare can exceed $23,000 per year and exceeds the federal government’s definition of affordability in all care settings across most states.

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Is flying safer than driving?

There have been effectively zero deaths per 100 million passenger miles traveled by air in the US each year from 2002 to 2020.

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How many people have received a US green card?

In 2022, the US admitted 306 green card recipients per 100,000 citizens, significantly lower than the peak rate in 1907 of nearly 1,500 recipients per 100,000 citizens.

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How common are multigenerational households?

In 2022, more than 8% of the US population lived in a multigenerational household, the majority of whom are non-white, under 18, or born in other countries.

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Where do US immigrants come from?

The largest increase in immigration came from Mexico, with more than double the number of immigrants coming to the US in 2022 compared to 2006.

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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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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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How old is the federal workforce?

In 2022, the average age of a federal workforce employee was 47.

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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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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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