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USAFacts

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USAFacts

@USAFacts

Making government data make sense. No partisanship, no bias — just the facts. If public data matters to you, sign our open letter to Congress at usafacts.org.

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Aug 1, 2024
The first #JustTheFacts episodes are officially live! Get the numbers — not rhetoric — on US immigration and the federal budget. Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to get exclusive access to future episodes. #budget #immigration #usafacts
Just the Facts: Steve Ballmer and America's numbers | USAFacts
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Think public data could be better? Want Congress to use data to legislate and fix it when it falls short? We're working toward 100,000 signatures on our open letter by July 31. Be one of the first and sign your name at usafacts.org/data-we-depend…. Share this with your friends,
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Jun 9
The facts we rely on don't appear out of thin air. Which is why we're asking you to join our Data We Depend On campaign! Public data helps Americans understand everything from the economy and healthcare to education and public safety. America's data infrastructure is outdated,
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Jun 8
We’ve got $20 on the company softball team bringing the vibes to the game. Sports betting generated $2.71 billion in state tax revenue between January and September 2025. Over the same period in 2024, it brought in $2.15 billion. Which states are bringing in the most tax
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Jun 5
Guess #1 before the reveal
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Jun 5
You’ve probably seen lots of headlines in the news about layoffs, so let’s take a look at the data. As of April, 6.95 million people have been laid off or discharged in 2026 — that’s 0.97% less than by April 2025. The overall layoff and discharge rate was 1.1% in April — equal
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Jun 4
Is the federal government spending more or less than it's bringing in? The US hasn't seen a budget surplus since FY 2001. So, it turns out, it’s spending more. Through April of FY 2026, the budget deficit has reached $953.6 billion — that’s about $95.2 billion lower than the
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Jun 3
Send this to your friend who says, “Don’t worry, he’s friendly.” 🐶 Can you guess how many dog bite incidents USPS mail carriers see each year?
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Jun 2
Whether you’re a Californian deciding how to vote in today's primary or curious about California economics and population, we've got a page that puts key facts about the Golden State in one place. Check it out here:
Nonpartisan data on the state of California | USAFacts
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Jun 2
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As of April 2026, 43% of registered voters have declared a party affiliation — 39.2 million Republicans and 45.4 million Democrats. Which states have the most registered Democrats? Republicans? Independents? 🔵Democrats: Maryland (51.3%) 🔴Republicans: Wyoming (77.3%)
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Jun 2
More than 7 in 10 Americans over the age of 18 are registered to vote. The top 3 states with the highest voter registration rates? 📍Minnesota (83.6%) 📍Oregon (83%) 📍New Jersey (81.9%) Arkansas comes in with the lowest rate at 64.7%.
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Jun 1
How are increased prices affecting you most? Overall prices increased 3.8% from April 2025 to April 2026. Of this, 1.6 percentage points came from price increases in housing. Transportation costs followed closely behind contributing 1.2 percentage points. Transportation prices
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May 29
Without a paper route, what kinds of jobs do young people have? The top 3 industries where young people work are: 🏨Leisure and hospitality: 5.4 million young people 🛍️ Retail: 3.6 million 📚Education and health services: 3 million In July 2025, 56.2% of employed young people
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