After the club of states that start with A and the total absence of B, the letter C steps in with a tight little trio. States that start with C may look like a small group, but they stretch from the Pacific coast to the East Coast and all the way up into the Rockies. … Read more
Out of all fifty states, a surprising cluster land in the category of states that start with A. Ask anyone who spends too much time with atlases or trivia flashcards, and they will tell you that states that start with A occupy a special place in geography geekdom. They sit far apart on the map, … Read more
Americans drink a lot of alcohol, but the amount depends heavily on where you live. Some states see high numbers because of local culture, easy access, or tax rules that make buying alcohol cheaper. Others stay near the bottom because of strong religious influence, tighter laws, or fewer outlets. The latest insights show that a … Read more
Music streaming has completely transformed how Americans listen to music. In 2025, more than 89% of people in the US (ages 12+) report listening to online audio in a typical month, and 100 million paid music subscriptions are active nationwide. Streaming alone now generates 84% of the entire US music industry’s revenue, making it the … Read more
The United States population grew modestly between 2022 and 2023 (about +0.5% nationally), but this growth was uneven. While 42 states (and D.C.) gained residents, a handful saw alarming declines. Eight U.S. states lost population in the last few years, with a few experiencing especially large drops, as noted by Forbes. These losses have slowed … Read more
As of early 2025, five U.S. states are outperforming the national job market with the lowest unemployment rates in the country, significantly below the national average of 4.1%. Leading the nation is South Dakota, with an exceptionally low jobless rate of 1.9%, followed by North Dakota and Vermont, each at 2.6%. Montana (2.8%) and New … Read more
In 2025, the most affordable U.S. states are largely in the South and Midwest, where overall living expenses are well below the national average (index 100). Below, we profile states with the lowest cost of living – detailing each state’s cost-of-living index, major expense categories (housing, groceries, utilities, healthcare, transportation, taxes), and how these costs impact … Read more
Minnesota is one of the largest states by land and sits near the middle in population size. In 2025, about 5.76 million people live in the state, according to World Population Review. The population has been climbing steadily in recent years. Between 2021 and 2022 alone, more than 59,000 new residents were added, thanks to … Read more
Many social and health markers were significantly disrupted in 2020 with the pandemic. Mortality rates increased, and fewer people sought medical care. Fertility rates dropped sharply. Employment levels and other economic indicators were greatly impacted. The workplace changed drastically. Education faced unprecedented challenges in 2020. Another social marker impacted by the pandemic was marriage in … Read more