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Economy
Who spends more of their income on housing in the US?

In every state, the percentage of housing-burdened renters is higher than that of housing-burdened homeowners.

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Economy
Which states have the most and least subsidized (Section 8) housing?

In 2022, three of the five states with the most subsidized housing were in New England. The bottom five include four in the Western US, plus Florida.

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Economy
How many nonprofits are there in the US?

Nonprofits, specifically 501(c)(3) charities, play a substantial role in the US economy — from creating jobs to providing benefits to individuals and communities.

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Economy
How many people work for the federal government?

The federal government employs almost 3 million people and is larger than some industries in the US.

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Economy
How does beer production impact the American economy?

Despite pandemic challenges, US breweries — 98% of which have fewer than 100 employees — contribute more in tax revenue than wineries and employ tens of thousands of people.

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Economy
How has wealth distribution in the US changed over time?

The highest-earning Americans have increased their share of wealth over the past three decades, while the middle class has been losing its share.

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Economy
Which industries employ the most immigrant workers?

About 5 million foreign-born workers — nearly a fifth of the immigrant workforce — work in education and health services.

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Economy
How much wine does the United States produce?

The US produced just over 752 million gallons in 2022, with 92% of that coming from California, Washington, New York, and Oregon vineyards.

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Economy
How have oil prices changed in the US?

Oil prices have historically risen over time, but the last two decades have been particularly volatile.

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Economy
What impacts the price of oil?

Many factors can influence the price of a barrel of oil, including social and economic events, natural disasters, and geopolitical conflict.

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