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How old is the federal workforce?

In 2022, the average age of a federal workforce employee was 47.

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Which states have the highest murder rates?

Mississippi’s homicide rate — the highest in the nation — is more than 11 times New Hampshire’s — the nation’s lowest.

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How many Black male teachers are there in the US?

Nationally, 1.3% of US public school teachers in 2020-2021 were Black men — a decline from 6.5% just three years before.

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Has leisure and hospitality employment recovered from the pandemic?

After falling 48.6% in 2020, employment numbers in the leisure and hospitality sector are now nearly equal to pre-Covid numbers.

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Is autism increasing?

As diagnostic methods improve and clinical monitoring increases, the identification of autism spectrum disorder in US children has become more prevalent.

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Americans aren't saving as much as they used to

Even though Americans saved more of their disposable income during the pandemic, on average, people are saving less than they did in the 1960s and ’70s.

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How does the government support people with Section 8 housing?

The Department of Housing and Urban Development offers two rental assistance programs for low-income Americans under Section 8 housing — Project-Based Rental Assistance and Housing Choice Vouchers.

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Has vehicle traffic returned to pre-pandemic levels?

Forty-eight states reported an increase in vehicle miles traveled on all roads this year, according to preliminary 2023 numbers.

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What is the median household income in the US?

Despite increasing wages, real median income fell by $1,750 in 2022 as inflation increased faster than income.

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What types of work visas and green cards does the US issue?

More than a quarter of authorized immigrants coming to the US for work come on visas for temporary agricultural workers.

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Dogs with jobs: data on canine employment in the government

Dogs working for the federal government typically have roles that involve either detection or search — nearly 3,000 work for the Department of Homeland Security.

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How does poverty affect people’s mental and physical health?

People who are living in poverty report feelings of worry and anxiety at higher rates than average.

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How have American households changed over time?

In 2023, single-parent households reached their lowest share since 1977.

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What is labor productivity, and how has it changed in the US over time?

Labor productivity in the US manufacturing sector has fallen since 2011.

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How many student immigrants come to the US and what countries do they come from?

In 2022, over 700,000 student immigrants came to the US to study. India sent the most students, followed by China, South Korea, Germany, and Mexico.

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How much revenue does the federal government collect?

Federal revenues dropped by nearly $600 billion from 2022 to 2023 after growing from 2020 to 2022.

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How much revenue does the federal government collect?

Federal revenues dropped by nearly $600 billion from 2022 to 2023 after growing from 2020 to 2022.

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The national budget deficit was $1.7 trillion in fiscal year 2023

The federal deficit grew to $1.7 trillion—more than $5,000 per person in the US—in FY 2023. The last budget surplus was in FY 2001.

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What role do small businesses play in the economy?

Entrepreneurship has increased since the pandemic, accounting for the bulk of job growth.

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What role do small businesses play in the economy?

Entrepreneurship has increased since the pandemic, accounting for the bulk of job growth.

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How many US children receive a free or reduced-price school lunch?

Almost five billion free or reduced-price school lunches were served to over 30 million public school students during fiscal year 2022.

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Are train derailments becoming more common?

For the last decade, an average of 1,300 trains derailed each year, accounting for 61% of all train accidents.

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Mammograms are recommended beginning at age 50. Are women getting them?

71.6% of women 50 and older have had a mammogram in the past two years. The biggest gap in screening rates is between insured and uninsured women.

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What is the most common vehicle fuel type in each state?

Thirty-three million vehicles across the US rely on alternative fuels — which includes more than just electricity.

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