10 Key Facts about Student Debt in the United States
A college education has undeniable, lifelong economic benefits, but excessive levels of student debt can impose financial burdens on borrowers.
Read MoreHow Does Student Debt Affect the Economy?
As overall student debt has grown over the past decade, it is apparent that such borrowing can place a financial burden on households.
Read MoreIncome and Wealth in the United States: An Overview of Recent Data
Income levels for Americans vary across geography, race, and gender.
Read More5 Facts About Rising Income Inequality in the United States
The concentration of income toward high earners has become more pronounced since 1981.
Read MoreWhat Are the Economic Costs of Child Poverty?
Child poverty has remained relatively high in the United States for much of the past decade.
Read More7 Key Trends in Poverty in the United States
Thirteen percent of the U.S. population lives in poverty. Learn more about the demographic and regional variations in the poverty rate.
Read MoreThe Share of Americans Without Health Insurance in 2023 Remained Low
In 2023, 26 million people were uninsured. While that represents a significant portion of the population, the uninsured rate remained at one of its lowest levels in history.
Read MoreHere’s What We Know about Foreign-Born Workers, and How They Compare to the Native-Born Population
A substantial part of the labor force is foreign born, so an understanding of that population’s characteristics is key to understanding the overall economy.
Read MoreWhy the American Healthcare System Underperforms
Healthcare in the United States is very expensive — but we don’t get what we pay for.
Read MoreHow Marginal Tax Rates and Breaks Affect What You Pay
The percentage of income that Americans pay in taxes can vary widely and depend on many factors.
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