10 US. States With the Highest Alcoholism Rates in 2025

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Alcohol misuse remains one of the most persistent public health issues in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2023 BRFSS data), more than 17% of U.S. adults report binge drinking at least once in the past month, and in some states the share is above 20%. If we … Read more

Who Pays the Most Taxes in America? Breakdown by Income Level (2025)

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The debate over who pays their โ€œfair shareโ€ in Americaโ€™s tax system is louder than ever, but IRS data from 2022, just released in early 2025, gives us a clear picture. The average U.S. taxpayer paid $13,890 in federal income taxes, but this average hides extreme disparities. In reality, tax liability is split along steep … Read more

Black Population in the United States by County (2025 Update)

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As of 2025, the Black population in the United States has reached a record high,ย  more than 51 million people, according to BlackDemographics. Yet the real story isn’t just in the numbers; it’s in the map. Where Black Americans live today reflects centuries of history, from enslavement and emancipation to migration, urbanization, suburbanization, and modern … Read more