Elections & Government
How many Americans voted in 2020?

The Weekly Digest collects the most engaging data points and visuals from recent USAFacts stories. Dive into each report for more metrics, or skim here for a quick understanding of the numbers behind the news.
How does the average American consumer spend their money, and what are their largest expenditures? USAFacts broke down the average dollar spent by US consumers so you could see how many cents go toward various needs and categories. Take a look and compare: how do these spending habits match up to your own?
Explore government spending by the dollar, including Medicare, veteran care, NASA, and more, right here.
At least 12 states have passed laws restricting LGBTQ access to healthcare or public facilities, or gender issue discussions, this year. Meanwhile, three states expanded LGBTQ protections. Here is how these new laws compare and contrast nationwide.
As the national conversation turns to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, find USAFacts’ abortion articles and data in one spot. See information on trigger laws, new restrictions, expanded protections, plus demographic data on who gets abortions.