Michael Suh

As American society gets grayer, families are taking the lead role in providing care for aging adults.

African immigrants make up a small share of the U.S. immigrant population, but their numbers are growing – roughly doubling every decade since 1970.

A solid majority of U.S. Catholics believe that Earth is warming. But climate change is a highly politicized issue that sharply divides American Catholics, like the U.S. public as a whole, mainly along political party lines.

The race, ethnicity and origin categories used in the U.S. decennial census have shifted over time often in a reflection of current politics, science and public attitudes. Our interactive tracks the category names from 1790 to 2010.

For much of its history, America has discussed race in the singular form. But the language of race is changing. Ten multiracial Americans share their views of race, identity, relationships and the future.

Survey Details: Conducted October 2013 | File Release Date: 12/22/14

Survey Details: Conducted August 2013 | File Release Date: 2014 November 19

The share of American adults who have never been married is at a record high (20%), and young adults are at the leading edge of this national trend.