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How many people are in apprenticeships in the US?

There are over 830,000 apprentices, and they’re becoming more popular — the number of new apprentices increased by 82.1% between 2008 and 2021.

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What is the economic value of the US space industry?

The space economy grew to over $211 billion in 2021.

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Who’s affected by elevated lead levels in the US?

While adults have the highest blood lead concentrations, the government cautions that children are at the highest risk for poisoning.

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Homeownership is rebounding, particularly among younger adults

From 2016 to 2022, the homeownership rate grew more for people under 35 than any other age group.

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What will America’s population look like by 2100?

The Census Bureau estimates there will be 1.2 million more deaths than births in the year 2100.

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How many abortions occur in the US?

In 2021, there was roughly one abortion for every five newborn children in the US.

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How many people work in the trades?

Material moving was the most common trade job in 2022, employing 7.9 million people.

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What does the Census mean by "Some Other Race"?

The Census Bureau categorizes nearly 50 million Americans as “some other race,” the majority of whom are ethnically Hispanic.

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How many people are sentenced to death in America?

Eleven executions, including 10 males and one female, occurred in 2021.

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How many people are sentenced to death in America?

Eleven executions, including 10 males and one female, occurred in 2021.

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What are the main sources of US greenhouse gas emissions?

In 2021, 7,660 individual facilities were responsible for over 40% of total US emissions.

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What are the average salaries for four-year college graduates?

People with bachelor's degrees earned an average of $100,000 in 2022 — more than people without a degree, but less than those with advanced degrees.

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What is the Securities and Exchange Commission and what does it do?

The Securities and Exchange Commission plays an important role in regulating the American economy by governing financial industries.

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What are the top causes of death for people 65 and older?

The top cause of death for those 65 and over between 2020 and 2021 was heart disease in 47 states and Washington, DC.

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What is the state of America’s highway bridges?

Fifteen states had higher percentages of good-condition highway bridges in 2022 than they did in 2000 and some states improved by at least 10 percentage points.

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Which states have the best — and worst — road quality?

Arkansas has improved its road conditions the most since 2000, decreasing the percentage of its roads considered “poor” by 26.8 percentage points over 20 years.

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Which states bring in the most non-tax revenue?

Most states get a majority of their annual revenue from non-tax sources, such as federal funding, which increased during the pandemic.

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How much is spent on personal healthcare in the US?

National spending on personal healthcare has increased 1,629% since 1980 — that’s more than $3 trillion — nearly seven times faster than inflation.

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How much is spent on personal healthcare in the US?

National spending on personal healthcare has increased 1,629% since 1980 — that’s more than $3 trillion — nearly seven times faster than inflation.

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Heart disease causes one in five American deaths

According to the CDC, one person in the United States dies from heart disease every 33 seconds.

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What is the impact of injuries and illnesses on American workers?

The total number of workplace injuries and illnesses has remained steady over the past five years — but reports of respiratory illness rose in 2022.

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How many moms are in the labor force?

Over 24 million mothers of children under 18 are in the labor force. Nursing and teaching are the most common professions for working moms.

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How many moms are in the labor force?

Over 24 million mothers of children younger than 18 are in the labor force. Nursing and teaching are the most common professions for working moms.

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What is the economic impact of recycling in the United States?

The recycling industry is responsible for hundreds of thousands of jobs, despite recent declines in recycling rates.

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Which states have the highest and lowest childcare costs?

The cost of childcare can exceed $23,000 per year and exceeds the federal government’s definition of affordability across most states.

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