The Richest Person in Every State
Generating $27.4 trillion in 2023 alone, the U.S. has had the world’s largest economy for decades. By several measures, the United States has also created more individual wealth than any other country. According to…
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States Where the Most People Regret Voting for Biden
Going into the first debate of the 2024 campaign season, Joe Biden was already one of the least popular American presidents in recent history. At just 38.7% in early 2024, Biden’s job approval rating…
States Where the Most Republicans Approve of Biden
By several measures, the United States is more politically divided now than at any time in recent memory. In a trend going back decades, Democrats in the U.S. Congress have been moving further to…
States Where Biden’s Approval Rating is on the Rise
Presidential approval ratings offer a valuable snapshot of the mood of the country and how Americans perceive the leadership, priorities, and efficacy of the current administration. Generally, the higher the approval rating, the greater…
States Where Support for Biden Is Slipping Away
In the modern, post-World War II era, American presidents typically have a honeymoon phase — a period defined by high approval ratings and optimism among voters. But, as is often the case, President Joe…
President Biden’s Disapproval Rating in Every State
Public confidence in the office of the presidency has been trending downward for years. According to historical Gallup survey data, more than 40% of American adults had little or no confidence in the executive…
America’s Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs in 2024
Sport utility vehicles, including both full-size and crossover SUVs, are by far the most popular vehicles in the United States. Overtaking sedans as the best-selling segment for the first time in 2015, SUVs accounted…
The US Economy Grew the Most Under These Presidents
The 2024 presidential election is only months away, and for millions of Americans, the economy is top of mind. According to a June 2024 poll conducted by public opinion research company Morning Consult, 77%…
American Cities With the Most Illegal Immigrants
Despite the efforts of multiple presidential administrations, the problem of illegal immigration — particularly along the southern border — has gone unaddressed by Congress for decades. Most recently, congressional Republicans withdrew support for an…
States Where the Most People Bought Guns in May 2024
Nearly topping 60 million between 2020 and 2022, gun sales in the U.S. hit all-time highs during the COVID-19 pandemic. While an exact tally does not exist, the latest estimates indicate there now may…
The Most Fuel-Efficient Pickup Trucks in 2024
Pickup trucks have long ranked among the top-selling vehicle segments in the United States. Traditionally equipped with substantial towing and hauling capacity, high ground clearance, and of course, open beds, pickups are marketed and…
States With the Most Gun Sales so Far in 2024
American gun culture has evolved considerably in recent decades. The share of gun owners who kept a firearm primarily for hunting fell from 49% to 32% between 1999 and 2023, according to survey data…
Most Valuable American Companies Every Year Since 1990
The U.S. economy is primarily driven by consumer spending. To put it another way, the country’s economy depends, to a large extent, on the private sector’s ability to identify — and sell — what…
States Where the Most People Hunt
Hunting is no longer a practical necessity for most Americans. But, as a pastime, it is growing increasingly popular. In each of the last two years, the number of licensed hunters in the U.S.…
States Where the Most People Hunt With a Bow
There were more than 15.9 million hunters in the United States in 2022, and the majority of them hunt with a firearm. Still, a meaningful subset of hunters in the U.S. use a bow.…
President Biden’s Approval Rating in Every State
The 2024 presidential election is only five months away, and the latest poll numbers suggest the Biden campaign is facing an uphill battle. According to a recent survey conducted by public opinion research company…
Cities Where the Most People Cannot Afford a New Home
Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream. But in the current housing market — defined by soaring property values and historically high mortgage rates — the prospect of buying a home…
The State with the Biggest Gun Trafficking Problem: All 50 States Ranked
Guns and their legal ownership have been heavy topics of discussion among Americans for decades. In 2021, 48,830 Americans lost their lives due to firearms. In 2023, America witnessed 656 mass shootings. As gun…
City Housing Markets Where a Dollar Goes Furthest
During the pandemic, surging demand for housing — coupled with limited supply — sent home values soaring. Now, with mortgage rates at historic highs, millions of Americans are priced out of the market. According…
States With the Most Illegal Immigrant Encounters in the Last Year
The number of illegal crossings at the southern U.S. border hit an all-time high of nearly 250,000 in December 2023. The surge in undocumented migrants at the end of last year is representative of…