The article discusses the geographic shift in COVID-19 case rates in the U.S. as of October, highlighting that new cases are concentrated in colder, less populated, and more Republican-leaning counties. It notes that areas with pr...
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The COVID-19 pandemic's geography is shifting, with new cases now prevalent in red counties as in blue counties for the first time. While death rates remain higher in blue counties, the gap is narrowing. Factors such as population...
This blog post analyzes local differences in COVID-19 death rates across the U.S., highlighting that proximity to New York City is a strong predictor of higher death rates. The author uses data from the New York Times to track and...
The Cornell-CPA US Private Sector Job Quality Index (JQI) indicates that job quality is currently lower than in the 1990s and 2000s, despite low unemployment rates and payroll growth. The JQI measures job quality based on average ...
The blog post discusses how Las Vegas's current demographics closely resemble America's projected demographics for 2060, highlighting key demographic trends and data points. It includes insights from the U.S. Census Bureau regardi...
The blog post discusses the ongoing suburbanization of America, highlighting that four-fifths of the largest metropolitan areas are experiencing this trend. It details the methodology and data sources used to analyze changes in me...
The update discusses the July 2025 jobs report, highlighting that the breakeven rate for monthly payrolls has decreased significantly since early 2024 due to the end of the immigration surge and an aging population. It suggests th...
In 2023, urban counties in the U.S. continued to lose population for the fourth consecutive year, while lower-density suburbs experienced significant growth. Major metropolitan areas like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago saw dec...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that from 2023 to 2033, the fastest-growing jobs will be in higher-wage occupations requiring more education, particularly in healthcare and technology. Key roles include wind turbine ...
The Census Bureau's 2020 population counts reveal that urban counties grew faster than previously estimated, with a 6.8% increase compared to the 5.2% from annual estimates. While the overall trend shows a population shift towards...
The rise in unemployment is notably sharper in occupations that allow for remote work, raising concerns about the future of remote work policies. Amazon's recent announcement requiring employees to return to the office five days a...