The number of Black people living in the United States reached a new high of 48.3 million in 2023. That’s up a third (33%) since 2000, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of government data.

Key statistics and data about the demographic, geographic and economic characteristics of the U.S. Black population.

The median age of voting members of the House of Representatives is now 57.5 years, while the Senate's median age is 64.7 ...

Overall, 139 of today’s senators and representatives identify as Black, Hispanic, Asian American or Native American.

But many TikTok users appear not to be actively following journalists or news media outlets on the site. In fact, fewer than ...

About three-quarters of U.S. adults (74%) say they would be extremely or very likely to turn to their spouse or partner if they needed emotional support. 3 Men and women are equally likely to say they ...

To better understand Americans’ well-being, we asked U.S. adults how often they feel lonely or isolated from those around them and how often they feel optimistic about their lives. There are ...

We were also interested in learning how the public feels about same-gender organized social groups or places where men can gather with other men and women with other women. Majorities of U.S. adults ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ social connections and where they turn for emotional support at a time when these topics, and the gender dynamics surrounding them, ...

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