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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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People are waiting seven months longer for affordable housing than in 2010

Wait times have increased as federal spending on affordable housing has more than halved.

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Are children better off than in 2010?

USAFacts’ 10-K report tells a story about the quality of life for kids in the last 10 years.

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Which states volunteer the most?

Americans spent more than 4.1 billion hours formally volunteering in 2021. How many people are volunteering in your community?

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AAPI Demographics: Data on Pacific Islander ethnicities, education, and income

Native Hawaiian, Samoan, and Chamorro are the three most common Pacific Islander ethnic groups in the US.

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Which US cities have the largest homeless populations?

In 2023, New York had the nation’s largest homeless population.

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How many homeless people are in the US? What does the data miss?

The total homeless population in the US rose 12.1% from 2022 to 2023, reaching its highest point since at least 2007.

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America’s soundtrack: Preserving the nation’s musical heritage

From Scott Joplin to Jay-Z, the Library of Congress showcases the range and diversity of America’s recording history.

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Wealth inequality across race: what does the data show?

While white households make 64% of the population, they held more than 80% of all wealth measured in assets in 2022.

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How do runoff elections work?

Nine states schedule runoffs for congressional primaries where no one candidate takes a majority, and two have general election runoffs.

TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE 11 Bicycle Commute Gig Worker Map State County
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How many pedestrians and cyclists are killed by cars in America?

Traffic crash fatalities for pedestrians and cyclists have steadily increased in the past decade. Infrastructure improvements can make streets safer for walking and biking.

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