The Latest Breaking News from USAFacts

Where do people pay the most and least in sales tax?

Hawaii and Washington lead the nation in how much sales tax they collect from residents.

USAFacts · Jun 5, 2023

What is the Consumer Price Index, and what does it mean for the economy?

The CPI is a key indicator for the state of the economy.

USAFacts · Jun 2, 2023

Why does USAFacts use US government data?

Here's why we believe it's critical to give Americans a site where the data is 100% sourced from the government itself.

USAFacts · May 26, 2023

What the data shows about police use of force by race

Black Americans saw a rise in police threats and nonfatal use of force in recent years.

USAFacts · May 8, 2023

Traffic stop data reveals racial discrepancies in police enforcement

Black Americans and Hispanic Americans were the most likely to be searched or arrested at a traffic stop in 2020.

USAFacts · May 2, 2023

Weekly US Government Data Roundup: May 1, 2023

A look at the Government Accountability Office's high risk list. Plus, here's the background on what the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives tracks to help understand how guns end up at crime scenes.

USAFacts · May 1, 2023

People are waiting seven months longer for affordable housing than in 2010

Wait times have increased at the same time federal spending on affordable housing has more than halved.

USAFacts · Apr 28, 2023

Why should you trust US government data?

USAFacts is committed to making it easier for Americans to get the facts on how our government works. Here's how to look at the data.

USAFacts · Apr 27, 2023

Are children better off than in 2010?

USAFacts’ 10-K report tells a story about the quality of life for kids in the last 10 years.

USAFacts · Apr 26, 2023

Women, guns, and crime: what does the data say?

Thirty-six percent of guns traced to female buyers were used in a crime within one year of purchase, 12 points higher than male buyers.

USAFacts · Apr 24, 2023