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USAFacts is the source journalists trust for credible government data

USAFacts for press and the media

USAFacts transforms raw federal statistics into clear visualizations, sharp analysis, and compelling narratives—cutting through noise so you can tell stories backed by unbiased facts. Our data, our charts, and our expertise are free to use. Whether you're chasing a breaking news angle, building an investigative series, or looking for evergreen story ideas, we've got the data ready.


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What is USAFacts?

USAFacts exists to make government data easier to access and understand. We don’t tell you what to think. We give you what you need to make informed decisions.

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Where the data comes from

We stick to government data because it’s collected across administrations, and a lot of it isn’t accessible for people who don’t spend their days exploring Census microdata — but we do.

Find the numbers
We tap into hundreds of databases at the federal, state, and local level. If it’s tracked, we’ll find it. If it’s not, we’ll tell you that, too.
Put them in context
A stat without context is no better than an opinion. We analyze trends over time so you can see the whole story.
Bring them to life
We turn the numbers into insights you can actually use. No jargon, no spin. Just charts, graphics, and data.
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How to cite USAFacts

All USAFacts data and visualizations are licensed under a Creative Commons license, which means you are free to share and adapt our curated material as long as you give appropriate credit. Please include a hyperlink to the page on USAFacts.org where you found the data.


Here are some ways to credit USAFacts:


  • “Source: [Page title](page URL) by USAFacts”
  • “Data provided by USAFacts” with “USAFacts” linking to the USAFacts page where you found the data
  • “Source: [dataset name] data compiled by USAFacts” with “USAFacts” linking to the USAFacts where you found the data
  • If you are linking to USAFacts in sentence text, please make the relevant statement a link to the source page, e.g. “Florida spends over $41,000 annually [link to https://usafacts.org/articles/how-much-do-states-spend-on-prisons/] to incarcerate a single person.”

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