As of 2024, the population of Massachusetts stands at approximately 7,020,060, making it the third most densely populated state in the country, despite being the seventh smallest in land area according to the World Population Review. The state has a steady annual population growth rate of about 0.75%, ranking it 28th in growth nationwide. Massachusetts … Read more
The Civil War, the deadliest conflict in American history, has long been shrouded in uncertainty regarding its exact death toll, particularly at the state level, due to incomplete records. However, a recent study by Jeffrey L. Jensen shed new light on this issue, leveraging newly released full-count census data and a sample of linked records … Read more
Washington state’s population continues to grow, reaching an estimated 8,035,700 people as of April 1, 2024, according to the Office of Financial Management. This marks an increase of 84,550 residents over the past year. While the state is still expanding, the growth rate has slowed compared to the average from the previous decade (84,550 in … Read more
New Mexico, a landlocked state in the Mountain Division of the southwestern United States, shares borders with Colorado to the north, Oklahoma and Texas to the east, the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Sonora to the south, and Arizona to the west. As of now, New Mexico has a population of approximately 2,115,270, with an … Read more
The United States is undergoing a significant demographic shift toward an older society. A decade ago, seniors accounted for 13% of the population. Currently, that figure has risen to 16%, and projections from the Pew Research Center indicate it will reach 22% by 2050. At present, there are 45% more children under 18 than individuals … Read more
Atlanta is the capital and largest city of Georgia, a state in the southeastern United States bordered by Florida to the south and with an Atlantic Ocean coastline in the southeast. Atlanta lies in the northwestern part of Georgia, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, southeast of the Chattahoochee River. It is located … Read more
In the 2020 Census, Ohio’s population was recorded at 11,799,448 and it contributes a lot to the United States’ total of over 346 million people.. By 2024, this number had risen slightly to 11,812,200, reflecting minimal growth over the five years according to World Population Review. As of 2024, the most populated county in Ohio … Read more
Immigration has resurfaced as a contentious issue in the 2024 U.S. elections, influenced by unprecedented encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border and polarized political discourse. Historically, Americans across the political spectrum viewed immigration as a beneficial force. However, recent data indicates a shift: a July Gallup poll revealed that 55% of Americans favor reducing immigration levels—the … Read more
Denver, officially the City and County of Denver, is the largest city and the capital of Colorado, located in the central United States. It is situated at the meeting point of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River, just east of the Rocky Mountains and at the western edge of the Great Plains. The city’s … Read more