The changing face of America’s veteran population
Today, there are more than 18 million living veterans in the United States, representing about 6% of the country’s adult population.
Katherine Schaeffer
Publications
Most U.S. presidents have been in their 50s at inauguration
The median age for all U.S. presidents on the day of their first inauguration is 55 years old.
The Data on Women Leaders
Key trends and data on women in top U.S. political, business and higher education positions.
Key facts about Americans and guns
Six-in-ten U.S. adults say gun violence is a very big problem in the country today, up 9 percentage points from spring 2022.
Black workers’ views and experiences in the U.S. labor force stand out in key ways
Black workers account for about 13% of all U.S. workers, including those who work full time, part time and are self-employed.
32% of Americans have a tattoo, including 22% who have more than one
69% of adults say they got any of their tattoos to honor or remember someone or something. 47% say they got a tattoo to make a statement about what they believe.
8 facts about Americans with disabilities
Overall, there are about 42.5 million Americans with disabilities, making up 13% of the civilian noninstitutionalized population.
What federal education data shows about students with disabilities in the U.S.
Public K-12 schools in the United States educate about 7.3 million students with disabilities – a number that has grown over the last few decades.
Key facts about dads in the U.S.
For Father’s Day, here are six facts about the views and experiences shaping fatherhood in the United States today.
More than half of states will recognize Juneteenth as an official public holiday in 2023
This year, at least 28 states and the District of Columbia will legally recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday.
