Most Americans remain skeptical of a concept that just a few short years seemed an idea only in fiction, the driverless car. Though, increasing numbers are viewing the technology more and more warmly, this according to a new survey from…
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Employment in Data Centers Increased by 60% from 2016-2023, But Growth Was Uneven Across United States
Employment in U.S. data centers — facilities that house the computer systems that store and manage data — increased more than 60% nationally from 2016 to 2023 but growth was uneven across the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly…
U.S Population Projected to Have Reached 341,145, 670 at Midnight EST on January 1
As 2024 came to a close, the U.S. Census Bureau projects the U.S. population will be 341,145,670 on New Year’s Day, an annual increase of 2,640,171 or 0.78%. The combination of births, deaths and net international migration increases the U.S.…
U.S. Population Grows at Faster Pace in More Than Two Decades
Following historically low growth at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. population grew substantially by almost 1% since 2023, outpacing average annual growth since 2000 and signaling a significant turnaround from the meager population gains at the start…
Rising Home Equity Boosted Household Wealth During Pandemic
The median net worth of U.S. households increased about $40,000 from 2019 to 2022, primarily due to rising home equity during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), median household net worth…
The New Years’ Resolutions that Americans are Making in 2025
A new poll by YouGov asked Americans what they were planning to make their resolutions this year. A majority of Americans say they are not making any New Years Resolutions many who are making them though, are looking to make…
Study Finds Deviled Eggs Are the Most Popular Side Dish at Christmas
Ahead of the Christmas Holiday, Jeffbet investigated to find out which side dish is most popular among Americans. Looking at 63 side dishes, and looking at searches for recipes for the past 12 months. The average number of monthly searches…
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!”….For Businesses!
December is a month of celebration, whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Year’s Eve. Regardless of the holiday, food-sharing and family gatherings are all part of seasonal traditions. The U.S. Census Bureau joins the rest of the country in…
Nearly All U.S. Counties Had More Homeowners Than Renters
The number of owner-occupied housing units increased by 8.4%, from 76.4 million in 2014-2018 to 82.9 million in 2019-2023, according to newly released U.S. Census Bureau data. The 2019-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates show that more people owned…
Who Manages the Airports Getting Us Home for the Holidays?
Nearly three million people travel by air every day in the United States and as we enter the busy holiday travel season, we explore who manages the nation’s public airports and how they’re funded. According to the Census of Governments (CoG), there are 435…