Mapped: Racial Diversity by U.S. State

In this graphic, we show the most diverse states in the U.S. based on the Census Bureau’s Diversity Index. Read more

Mapped: The Population of U.S. States Compared with Countries

To offer perspective on the population of U.S. states, this map compares them to countries that share similar population sizes. Read more

Mapping the U.S. Median Age by State

The U.S. might have a median age of 39, but the median age by state ranges from the low 30s to the mid 40s. Read more

Visualizing Racial Diversity in America’s 10 Largest States

Here’s how racial diversity breaks down across the 10 largest U.S. states by population—from California to Michigan. Read more

Which States Have the Highest Minimum Wage in America?

Here’s where workers earn the highest minimum wage in America as 22 states implement wage increases in 2024. Read more

Mapped: U.S. States That Work the Hardest

Analyzing performance across ten weighted metrics, reveals the vertical strip of states that work the hardest. Read more

Mapped: The 10 Dirtiest Cities in America

San Bernardino County in California is home to two of the 10 dirtiest cities in the United States: San Bernardino city and Ontario. Read more