Older Workers Are Growing in Number and Earning Higher Wages
Roughly one-in-five Americans ages 65 and older were employed in 2023 – nearly double the share of those who were working 35 years ago.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Roughly one-in-five Americans ages 65 and older were employed in 2023 – nearly double the share of those who were working 35 years ago.
In this video, we dive into the impact spirituality has on Americans and how it overlaps with and differs from religiousness.
Nearly seven-in-ten Americans (69%) say they talk to their close friends and family a lot about what’s happening with them.
After years of decline, the U.S. Christian share has been relatively stable since 2019, while the rise in the share of religious “nones” has slowed – at least for now.
About three-quarters of Americans say they have heard a lot or a little about Ozempic, Wegovy and other similar drugs that are being used for weight loss. Among those familiar with these drugs, 53% think they are good options to lose weight for people with obesity or a weight-related health condition.
Among adults ages 18 to 34, 69% of those who have never been married say they want to get married one day.
Most say Francis represents change in the church. And many say the church should allow priests to marry and let Catholics use birth control.
College enrollment among young Americans has been declining over the past decade, and it’s mostly due to fewer young men pursuing degrees.
More than 80% of Americans believe elected officials don’t care what people like them think.
More Black Americans say health outcomes for Black people in the United States have improved over the past 20 years than say outcomes have worsened.
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