Facts can be funny. Sometimes they are surprising. Sometimes they make you stop and think about the place you live. That is what we do here. We pull up the numbers, dig into the maps, and share the statistics and small details that show how a town, a county, or a whole region really works.
Coverage stays focused on communities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Most stories zoom in on states, counties, cities, and metro areas. Each article starts with one clear question, then answers it using public data you can check.
We also cover the news that changes daily life across Northern America. Political decisions, economic moves, trade shifts, housing pressure, labor trends, and policy changes all shape communities. When something big hits, we explain what happened and what it means, without the noise.
Topics include population change, migration, local rankings, geographic scale, naming patterns, and the longer trends that push places to grow, shrink, or change direction.
Research relies on national statistical agencies, census programs, labor and housing datasets, and local government records. Definitions and time frames are verified before publication to ensure consistency in comparisons.
When data updates, rankings, and findings may be revised to match the most recent release.
What You’ll Find Here
State and County Facts
Numbers and insights that explain how places stand out.
Odd Comparisons
What are the happiest states in the US? What is the biggest county? Which state drinks the most alcohol? We will tell you the answers.
Geography and People
Populations that shift, cities that shrink, cities that explode. You will find simple breakdowns.
Trivia That Counts
Real and most recent stats. The kind you remember. You might win your next bar quiz session thanks to us!
Latest News
We are following all the latest news on the economy, demographics, and new laws, along with more “interesting” stuff. Along with interesting insights, you will also find more detailed analyses and even critical views on current affairs in North America.
All fact-checked and sourced – as it should be.
So, keep following.
More About the Authors
Matthew Gray digs through data to find what others miss. He writes for the North American Community Hub with one goal – to make statistics worth reading.
Jordan Reed looks at everyday questions and finds clear answers in maps and local stats. Jordan writes for the North American Community Hub and focuses on making numbers easy to understand.
If a border looks odd, a town name sounds strange, or two nearby places show very different trends, Jordan breaks it down in simple terms.
Emily Carter follows the small shifts that change how communities work. Emily writes for the North American Community Hub and focuses on growth, housing, and daily life trends.
If prices move fast, commutes change, or a quiet area starts drawing attention, Emily is already sorting through the data and explaining what happened.
If a county leads the nation in pumpkin farms or a tiny town has the biggest population jump in its state, he’s already writing about it.