Population

Get clear, easy-to-understand insights and government data for all your questions on US population and society.

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The trends in housing affordability and subsidized housing

Housing is a key issue impacting many communities across the United States. This guide presents data on subsidized housing availability, rental costs relative to incomes, and homeownership trends to provide a clearer picture of the current housing landscape.

More population insights

Fact-based answers to the questions we’ve all been asking.

Explore the changing US population

Dig in to decades of US population data on age, race, population density, and more.

US government agencies explained

Explore the government agencies that play a role in population and society.