America by the Numbers
The vital signs of everyday American life
No spin, just data. Eight key metrics that affect your wallet, your job, and your future — sourced directly from official government agencies.
About This Data
Every number on this page comes directly from official U.S. government agencies and established economic institutions. We don't editorialize the data, assign blame, or give credit. We show you the trend lines and explain what they mean in plain English so you can draw your own conclusions.
Bureau of Labor StatisticsFederal Reserve (FRED)U.S. Census BureauEnergy Information AdministrationUniversity of MichiganYahoo Finance
Data refreshes every 4 hours. Some metrics (like GDP and home prices) are reported quarterly, while others (like gas prices) update weekly.