U.S. national debt stands at 34.4 trillion dollars. Unemployment remains at 4.1 percent with 6.8 million people out of work. Data across economic indicators, health outcomes, education levels, and population shifts show the patterns behind those headline totals.
Key Takeaways
- U.S. GDP in Q2 2024 grew at an annualized rate of 3.0%, according to BEA estimates.
- Public high school graduation rate was 86% for class of 2022.
- The 115th Congress (2017-2019) had 541 members serving at some point.
- Life expectancy at birth in the U.S. was 77.5 years in 2023.
- As of July 1, 2023, the U.S. population was estimated at 334,914,895 people, reflecting a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Canada’s population grew steadily, with the latest figures showing where changes are most pronounced.
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Economic Indicators30 stats
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U.S. GDP in Q2 2024 grew at an annualized rate of 3.0%, according to BEA estimates.
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Unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in June 2024, with 6.8 million unemployed persons.
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Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 3.0% over the 12 months ending June 2024.
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Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 206,000 in June 2024.
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Average hourly earnings for all employees increased 3.9% over the year ending June 2024.
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U.S. national debt stood at $34.4 trillion as of June 2024.
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Personal saving rate was 3.4% in May 2024.
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Retail sales increased 0.0% in June 2024 (+2.3% unadjusted year-over-year).
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Housing starts in June 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,340,000 units.
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Industrial production rose 0.0% in June 2024.
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U.S. trade deficit in goods and services was $75.1 billion in May 2024.
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Corporate profits increased $101.4 billion (4.8%) in Q1 2024.
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Labor force participation rate was 62.6% in June 2024.
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Median weekly earnings for full-time workers were $1,138in Q2 2024.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 39,118.86 on July 11, 2024.
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S&P 500 index reached 5,633.91 on July 11, 2024.
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Labor force totaled 167.8 million in June 2024.
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Inflation rate (PCE) was 2.6% in May 2024.
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Existing-home sales at 3.79 million annualized rate in June 2024.
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Capacity utilization rate was 78.0% in June 2024.
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Producer Price Index rose 2.2% over 12 months to June 2024.
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U.S. exports of goods and services: $278.5 billion in May 2024.
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Imports: $353.6 billion in May 2024.
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Disposable personal income increased 0.1% in May 2024.
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ISM Manufacturing PMI was 48.5 in June 2024 (contraction).
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Job openings: 8.1 million in May 2024.
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Quit rate: 2.1% in May 2024.
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Productivity increased 0.9% in Q2 2024.
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Unit labor costs fell 0.7% in Q2 2024.
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NASDAQ Composite closed at 18,518.61 on July 11, 2024.
Interpretation
Economic Indicators Interpretation
The Economic Indicators point to a resilient but cooling U.S. economy, with GDP up at a 3.0% annualized pace in Q2 2024, unemployment at 4.1% in June 2024, and inflation easing to 3.0% over the 12 months ending June while jobs added 206,000 and hourly earnings rose 3.9%.
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Education & Technology30 stats
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Public high school graduation rate was 86% for class of 2022.
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38% of U.S. adults aged 25+ have a bachelor's degree or higher in 2022.
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K-12 enrollment was 49.6 million in fall 2022.
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Federal R&D funding was $201.0 billion in FY 2023.
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94% of U.S. public schools had high-speed internet in 2022.
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College enrollment: 15.4 million undergraduates in fall 2022.
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Student loan debt totaled $1.61 trillion owed by 42.4 million borrowers in 2024.
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NAEP math scores for 8th graders averaged 274 in 2022, down from 282 in 2019.
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93% of teens aged 13-17 have smartphone access in 2023.
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U.S. broadband penetration: 89% of adults have home broadband in 2023.
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STEM jobs projected to grow 10.4% from 2020-2030.
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Patent grants: 325,457 utility patents issued in 2023.
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71% of 5-17 year-olds used a computer for schoolwork daily in 2022.
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Federal student aid: $149.6 billion disbursed in FY 2023.
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High school dropout rate: 5.2% for ages 16-24 in 2022.
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U.S. ranked 28th in math and 12th in science in PISA 2022.
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57.5 million public school students in 2023-24 school year.
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Teacher shortage: 55% of public schools reported vacancies in 2023.
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Pell Grant recipients: 6.4 million in FY 2023.
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R&D expenditure: 3.46% of GDP in 2021 ($885 billion).
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Charter school enrollment: 3.7 million students in 2022-23.
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Average public school teacher salary: $69,544in 2022-23.
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16.3 million students enrolled in postsecondary institutions fall 2023.
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Federal R&D to universities: $47.3 billion in FY 2023.
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1 in 5 public schools offered computer science in 2022.
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NAEP reading scores for 4th graders: 217 in 2022.
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Adult literacy rate: 79% proficient in prose in 2017 (latest).
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Venture capital investment: $170.6 billion in 2023.
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AI patents filed: 14,000+ in USPTO 2023.
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85% of K-12 teachers use digital tools daily in 2023.
Interpretation
Education & Technology Interpretation
With 94% of public schools connected to high speed internet and the K-12 enrollment reaching 49.6 million in fall 2022, the data suggest that Education and Technology infrastructure is broadly in place to support student success, even as only 38% of U.S. adults aged 25 and over have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
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Government & Politics30 stats
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The 115th Congress (2017-2019) had 541 members serving at some point.
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Voter turnout in the 2020 presidential election was 66.6% of the voting-eligible population.
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There are 435 voting members in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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The U.S. Senate consists of 100 senators, two from each state.
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Federal budget for FY 2024 is approximately $6.4 trillion in outlays.
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Supreme Court has 9 justices as of 2024.
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Women hold 152 seats (28%) in the 118th Congress (2023-2025).
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In 2022 midterms, Republicans gained 9 House seats for a 222-213 majority.
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President Biden signed 139 bills into law in his first two years.
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Federal government employed 2.9 million civilian workers in 2023.
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U.S. has 50 states, 1 federal district, and 5 major territories.
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Electoral College has 538 electors for presidential elections.
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In 2020, Biden won 306 electoral votes to Trump's 232.
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Campaign finance: 2020 presidential cycle saw $14.4 billion spent.
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FBI reported 21,156 murders in 2022.
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Active duty military personnel: 1.3 million in FY 2023.
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U.S. ratified 16 international human rights treaties since 1980.
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Republican Party holds 53 seats in the Senate (118th Congress).
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Democrats hold 222 seats in the House (as of 2024).
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27 women serve in the Senate (2024).
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125 women in the House (2024).
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Black members: 57 in 118th Congress.
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Hispanic/Latino members: 54 in 118th Congress.
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Asian Pacific American members: 18 in 118th Congress.
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Federal revenue for FY 2023: $4.44 trillion.
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Defense spending: $816 billion in FY 2023.
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2024 presidential popular vote: Biden 81.3M, Trump 74.2M (2020).
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States with Republican governors: 27 as of 2024.
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Supreme Court decisions: 61 opinions issued in 2023 term.
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Impeachment trials: 21 presidential (1 conviction).
Interpretation
Government & Politics Interpretation
With 541 members serving in the 115th Congress and a turnout of 66.6% in the 2020 presidential election, Government and Politics in the United States is clearly shaped by both large legislative participation and the political impact of relatively moderate voter engagement, alongside a federal system structured by 435 House voting members, 100 senators, and a 9 member Supreme Court.
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Population & Demographics25 stats
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As of July 1, 2023, the U.S. population was estimated at 334,914,895 people, reflecting a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
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The median age of the U.S. population in 2022 was 38.9 years, up from 38.5 in 2021.
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In 2022, the U.S. had 131.4 million households, with an average household size of 2.51 persons.
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Non-Hispanic White population accounted for 59.3% of the U.S. total in 2022, down from 60.1% in 2021.
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The Hispanic or Latino population grew by 1.0% to 62.1 million in 2022.
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Black or African American population reached 41.1 million in 2022, comprising 12.3% of the total.
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Asian population in the U.S. was 20.6 million in 2022, growing by 1.9% from 2021.
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Foreign-born population was 46.2 million in 2022, or 13.9% of the total population.
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U.S. birth rate in 2022 was 11.0 per 1,000 population, the lowest on record.
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Net international migration contributed 1.0 million to U.S. population growth in 2022-2023.
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Veteran population in 2022 was 17.9 million, with 5.4 million female veterans.
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Homeownership rate for U.S. households was 65.9% in 2022.
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Urban population accounted for 80.0% of the total U.S. population in 2020.
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Population density in the U.S. averaged 94 people per square mile in 2023.
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States with highest population growth 2022-2023: Florida (1.9%), Texas (1.6%), Idaho (1.9%).
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As of July 1, 2023, the U.S. population under age 18 was 72,690,529.
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Population aged 65 and over reached 58,901,639 in 2023.
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The U.S. fertility rate was 1.62 births per woman in 2022.
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Net domestic migration outflow from California was 167,000 in 2022-2023.
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American Indian and Alaska Native population was 3.7 million in 2022.
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Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 0.8 million in 2022.
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Two or more races population grew 276% from 2010 to 2020 census.
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In 2022, 10.6% of the population lived in poverty.
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Median household income was $74,580in 2022.
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Gini index for income inequality was 0.410 in 2022.
Interpretation
Population & Demographics Interpretation
National population and demographics are becoming modestly older and more diverse, with the median age rising to 38.9 in 2022 and the Non-Hispanic White share slipping to 59.3% while Hispanic or Latino growth reached 62.1 million and the Black or African American population stood at 41.1 million.
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National snapshot: economy & inflation
Key indicators show inflation pressures easing while the labor market remains resilient, alongside modest economic momentum.
Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 206,000 in June 2024.206,000
Labor force participation rate was 62.6% in June 2024.
62.6%
Unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in June 2024, with 6.8 million unemployed persons.
4.1%
Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 3.0% over the 12 months ending June 2024.
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