Insights into Today's Complex Landscape: Politics, Economics, Demographics, and More

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Trump's Nevada Certainty

Trump currently maintains a lead over Biden in the crucial states, although it's important to note that the margin of error indicates that we can only be certain of Trump's lead in Nevada. In all other states, the differences between the candidates fall within the margin of error.

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Election-Day Parti-Sigh-son

Another partisan divide that could significantly impact election day turnout.

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Wealth in Ages

Median and average net worth by age of family head. 

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Pandemic Pain, Wallet Gain

While the COVID-19 pandemic caused severe disruptions to the U.S. labor market and economic activity, U.S. families nonetheless experienced increases in both median and mean inflation-adjusted incomes from 2019 to 2022. Median income rose from $67,900 in 2018 to $70,300 in 2021, while mean income levels increased significantly from $123,400 in 2018 to $141,900 in 2021. Much of the mean changes can be attributed to significant gains among very high-income families.

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2022: Record Biz Owners

Family business ownership by year and income decile. Notice that in 2022, 20% of families owned privately held businesses, marking the highest record. Of these, 78% employed fewer than five people, and 52% owned non-employer firms, such as sole proprietorships or self-employed contractors. As expected, the percentage of family-owned businesses increased significantly with higher income.

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Population Plunge: A Stat Surprise

Wow, U.S. population growth has collapsed, dropping year-over-year levels to nearly 0%. This hasn't happened in over 100 years, not even during the Great Depression or the 1917 pandemic.

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Women on the Rise: Payday

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Trump Triumphs for Wallets

More voters believe they'll be better off financially if Trump wins in 2024.

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Smooth Sailing: Supply Chain Gains

Global supply chain difficulties are at their lowest point in 26 years, primarily due to the decline in the costs of moving goods from the records set during the pandemic. Zero represents the historical average, so deviations from that trend illustrate current conditions.

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Truck Troubles: Fatal Stats

Most dangerous trucking states are measured by fatal semi-truck collisions per 100,000 population and by the total number of fatalities.  

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Big vs. Small: Perceptions Clash

The American people believe that big companies charge lower prices, while they see small companies as more ethical, environmentally friendly, and better in their treatment of employees.

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Aid Alignments: Party Play

Support for sending weapons and military aid to Israel is stronger among Republicans than Democrats, with Independents evenly split. In the case of aid to Ukraine, the partisan direction is opposite. A large majority of Democrats support Ukraine aid, but Republicans are more divided.

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