Unemployment stood at 3.1 percent. The federal budget deficit reached 1.47 trillion dollars while credit card debt climbed to 3.4 trillion dollars. The statistics assembled here cover demographics, the economy, technology, energy, health, and additional areas.
Key Takeaways
- 3.1% unemployment rate in April 2023
- 15.0% of the U.S. population lived in poverty in 2023
- $86,377 median household income in 2022 (U.S. Census Bureau, SAIPE/CPS-based measure)
- $27.1 billion in U.S. venture capital funding in Q1 2024
- $1.47 trillion U.S. federal budget deficit for FY 2023
- $2.2 trillion in corporate profits for 2023 (BEA, corporate profits with inventory valuation and capital consumption adjustments)
- $2.1 trillion in cloud infrastructure and platform services revenue in the U.S. in 2023
- 50% of enterprises adopted generative AI in 2023
- 1,048 million metric tons of CO2e emissions in the United States in 2022 (U.S. GHG inventory, total net emissions)
- 13.0% of U.S. electricity generation from wind in 2022
- 20% of U.S. electricity generation from solar in 2022
- 4.1 million deaths in the U.S. in 2022 (National Center for Health Statistics, final mortality)
- 46.0% of adults were obese in 2021–2022 (CDC NHANES)
- 6.0% of adults had diagnosed asthma in 2022 (CDC)
- 67.2% of U.S. adults had at least one preventive health visit in 2022, including dental and vision care where applicable
With low unemployment and moderating inflation, the U.S. still faces high poverty, debt, and health and security pressures.
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Demographics5 stats
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3.1% unemployment rate in April 2023
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15.0% of the U.S. population lived in poverty in 2023
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$86,377median household income in 2022 (U.S. Census Bureau, SAIPE/CPS-based measure)
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50.1% of adults in the U.S. were female (2019–2023 ACS estimate)
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8.0% rate of disability among U.S. adults (age 18+), 2022
Interpretation
Demographics Interpretation
Demographic conditions in the United States show meaningful strain, with 15.0% of people living in poverty in 2023 alongside an $86,377 median household income in 2022 and an 8.0% disability rate among adults, indicating that household and health challenges remain central to the country’s demographic profile.
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Economy & Finance9 stats
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$27.1 billion in U.S. venture capital funding in Q1 2024
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$1.47 trillion U.S. federal budget deficit for FY 2023
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$2.2 trillion in corporate profits for 2023 (BEA, corporate profits with inventory valuation and capital consumption adjustments)
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5.3% U.S. inflation rate (CPI-U, annual average for 2023)
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$3.1 trillion U.S. current account balance (net) in 2023
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$3.9 trillion U.S. exports of goods and services in 2023
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$3.8 trillion U.S. imports of goods and services in 2023
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9.8% interest rates on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds reached the weekly peak in October 2023 (primary market yield, weekly)
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$3.4 trillion U.S. credit card debt in Q4 2023
Interpretation
Economy & Finance Interpretation
With 5.3% inflation in 2023 and a $1.47 trillion federal budget deficit alongside $27.1 billion in venture capital funding in Q1 2024, the Economy & Finance picture shows that while government finances are under strain, capital still continues to flow into new growth.
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Technology & Digital2 stats
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$2.1 trillion in cloud infrastructure and platform services revenue in the U.S. in 2023
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50% of enterprises adopted generative AI in 2023
Interpretation
Technology & Digital Interpretation
In the Technology and Digital arena, U.S. cloud infrastructure and platform services reached $2.1 trillion in 2023 while generative AI adoption jumped to 50% of enterprises, signaling that businesses are rapidly scaling advanced digital capabilities.
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Energy & Environment5 stats
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1,048 million metric tons of CO2e emissions in the United States in 2022 (U.S. GHG inventory, total net emissions)
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13.0% of U.S. electricity generation from wind in 2022
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20% of U.S. electricity generation from solar in 2022
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2.7 million barrels per day average U.S. crude oil production in 2023
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12.0 billion cubic feet per day average U.S. dry natural gas production in 2023
Interpretation
Energy & Environment Interpretation
In Energy and Environment, the United States still emitted 1,048 million metric tons of CO2e in 2022 while wind and solar supplied a combined 33% of electricity that year, alongside 2.7 million barrels per day of crude oil and 12.0 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas production in 2023.
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Health & Life Sciences4 stats
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4.1 million deaths in the U.S. in 2022 (National Center for Health Statistics, final mortality)
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46.0% of adults were obese in 2021–2022 (CDC NHANES)
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6.0% of adults had diagnosed asthma in 2022 (CDC)
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12.9% of adults had depression in 2022 (CDC)
Interpretation
Health & Life Sciences Interpretation
In Health and Life Sciences, the U.S. recorded 4.1 million deaths in 2022 alongside high chronic condition burdens, with 46.0% of adults obese and 12.9% reporting depression, showing how preventable health risks and mental health strain are tightly intertwined.
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Health & Outcomes3 stats
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67.2% of U.S. adults had at least one preventive health visit in 2022, including dental and vision care where applicable
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8.3% of U.S. adults were current cigarette smokers in 2022
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76.6% of U.S. adults received the recommended 2 doses of tetanus-containing vaccine (Td/Tdap) in the last 10 years in 2022
Interpretation
Health & Outcomes Interpretation
In 2022, strong prevention and vaccination coverage stood out in the Health & Outcomes picture, with 67.2% of adults having at least one preventive visit and 76.6% staying up to date on tetanus shots, even though 8.3% still smoked cigarettes.
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Education & Workforce3 stats
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52.2% of adults aged 25–64 had a bachelor's degree or higher in 2023
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11.1 million students were enrolled in postsecondary degree-granting institutions in Fall 2022
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5.2% of adults aged 18+ reported receiving any mental health treatment in 2022
Interpretation
Education & Workforce Interpretation
In the Education & Workforce picture, the share of Americans with a bachelor’s degree or higher reached 52.2% in 2023 while 11.1 million students were enrolled in degree-granting postsecondary programs in fall 2022, yet only 5.2% of adults aged 18 and over reported receiving mental health treatment in 2022, pointing to a potential gap in support alongside educational and workforce participation.
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Migration & Society3 stats
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44.2 million foreign-born people lived in the United States in 2022 (estimate)
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22.7 million refugees and other people of concern were living worldwide from the U.S. perspective in 2023 (UNHCR data)
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27.1% of adults (18+) were foreign born in 2022 (U.S. estimate, overall share)
Interpretation
Migration & Society Interpretation
With 44.2 million foreign-born residents making up 27.1% of adults in 2022, the Migration and Society picture is that the United States is deeply shaped by a large and growing immigrant population.
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Industry & Innovation1 stats
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32.3% of U.S. households used at least one smart home device in 2023
Interpretation
Industry & Innovation Interpretation
In 2023, 32.3% of U.S. households had at least one smart home device, showing how quickly Industry and Innovation are moving from prototypes into mainstream consumer adoption.
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Cybersecurity & Risk1 stats
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27% of organizations reported ransomware as a cause of security incidents in 2024 (DBIR data)
Interpretation
Cybersecurity & Risk Interpretation
In 2024, ransomware drove 27% of reported security incidents, underscoring how central this threat is to cybersecurity and risk management in the United States.
report visual · Key figures
Key snapshots from across the U.S.
A quick look at the U.S. economy, wellbeing, and public health using a few standout indicators.
15%
15.0% of the U.S. population lived in poverty in 2023
5.3%
5.3% U.S. inflation rate (CPI-U, annual average for 2023)
8.3%
8.3% of U.S. adults were current cigarette smokers in 2022
46%
46.0% of adults were obese in 2021–2022 (CDC NHANES)
52.2%
52.2% of adults aged 25–64 had a bachelor's degree or higher in 2023
27%
27% of organizations reported ransomware as a cause of security incidents in 2024 (DBIR data)
source-verifiedcensus.gov · bls.gov · cdc.gov · nces.ed.gov · verizon.com2024
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