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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 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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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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Which airlines receive the most disability-related complaints?

Disability complaints against US airlines have tripled since 2020. Horizon, Endeavor, and Frontier reported the sharpest increases between 2021 and 2022.

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How does the US Postal Service serve rural Americans?

Rural areas are home to 16% of the US population — but represent 88% of the land area served by USPS.

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Which states need to improve their drinking water systems?

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the US requires $625 billion in water infrastructure improvements over the next two decades.

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Why are US homes getting bigger while households shrink?

American single-family homes are 20% larger today than they were in 1990 — but households are the smallest they've been in eight decades.

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How many foster kids end up in permanent homes?

Over 600,000 kids pass through the US foster care system annually; some will be adopted, but most will be reunited with their parents.

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How many kids are in foster care?

The US foster care system serves over 600,000 kids annually. West Virginia, Alaska, and Montana have the highest rates.

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What does living at the poverty line look like?

Inflation affects families at different income levels unevenly as the poorest Americans pay a larger share of their incomes on food and housing.

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