Historian Carter G. Woodson launched Black History Week in 1926 to recognize the significant contributions of African Americans during the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and abolitionist/writer Frederick Douglass (February 14).…
Even as Opinions on Driverless Cars Warm, Most Americans Remain Skeptical
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…
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…