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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 have US fertility and birth rates changed over time?

Women in the US are having fewer children and starting families later in life.

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How has the role of women changed over the last 50 years?

Women's representation in Congress and participation in the workforce has grown, but disparities still exist at home and elsewhere.

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How does marriage vary by state?

People in the Midwest are more likely to be married, marry younger, and stay married longer compared to the rest of the US.

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How many people seek asylum in the US?

Over the past decade, Chinese nationals made up the largest group of asylum seekers from any country.

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Which states have the highest child poverty rates?

Poverty affects millions of children in America, and the national child poverty rate was 16.9% in 2021. Here are the states with the highest poverty rates.

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Which states have the highest and lowest life expectancy?

Hawaii's life expectancy was 80.7 years, followed by Washington at 79.2 years and Minnesota at 79.1 years.

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596,000 people moved to Texas from other US states in 2020. Which states did they come from?

California had the most people leave the state for Texas in 2020. Accounting for population size, New Mexico had the highest percentage of its population move to Texas.

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725,000 people left California in 2020. Which states did they move to?

The most common destinations for California migrants were Texas, Arizona, and Nevada.

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Weekly US Government Data Roundup: May 9, 2023

See how much people are saving for retirement — and how you compare. Plus, it's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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Traffic stop data reveals racial discrepancies in police enforcement

Black Americans and Hispanic Americans were the most likely to be searched or arrested at a traffic stop in 2020.

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