US Factual Statistics: Essential Data About America in 2024-2025
Comprehensive, nonpartisan facts about the United States covering abortion, guns, voting, federal spending, state populations, and immigration.
“From abortion rates to federal spending, gun ownership to immigration—here are the verified, nonpartisan statistics every American should know.”
Key Takeaways
- ~1.05 million abortions were performed in the US in 2024 (12% increase since 2020)
- 32% of Americans personally own a gun; 42% live in a household with one
- 46,728 people died from gun-related injuries in 2023—guns now kill more than car crashes
- 65.3% voter turnout in 2024 (154 million voters)—third-highest since 1980
- $1.8 trillion federal deficit in 2024-2025 (among the highest relative to GDP since WWII)
- $37.6 trillion total US national debt
- 53.3 million immigrants in the US—the largest number in US history
- 15.6% of the US population is foreign-born—an all-time high
The United States is a nation of complex statistics and evolving demographics. Whether you’re researching for academic purposes, journalism, or personal knowledge, understanding the data behind major social and political issues helps form a clearer picture of American life today. This guide presents verified statistics from government agencies, research institutions, and nonpartisan organizations.
Abortion in the United States: Key Statistics
How Many Abortions Occur in the US Each Year?
Approximately 1,048,710 abortions were provided in the United States in 2024, representing an increase from an estimated 1,033,710 in 2023. 1
This figure is particularly notable given that abortions have increased by 12% from 2020 to 2024, despite state-level bans in many regions. States bordering ban states saw particularly large increases, with a 38% total increase in abortions in those areas. 2
When Do Most Abortions Occur?
93% of abortions in the United States occur in the first trimester (before 13 weeks of pregnancy). This statistic remains consistent across multiple data sources from the CDC and Guttmacher Institute. 3
What Percentage of Abortions Are Medication Abortions?
More than six in ten (63%) abortions in the United States in 2023 were medication abortions using mifepristone and misoprostol, up from 53% in 2020. Additionally, an estimated one in four abortions were provided via telehealth in the last quarter of 2024. 4
How Many People Travel Across State Lines for Abortions?
Approximately 155,000 people crossed state lines for an abortion in 2024, representing 15% of all abortions provided in states without total bans. 5
What Does Public Opinion Say About Abortion?
62% of US adults say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, while 36% say it should be illegal in all or most cases. 6
Sources: Guttmacher Institute, CDC, Pew Research Center, KFF
Gun Ownership and Gun Violence in America
What Percentage of Americans Own Guns?
32% of Americans personally own a gun, while 42% live in a household with a gun. 7
Does Gun Ownership Vary by Political Affiliation?
Yes. 45% of Republicans and GOP-leaning independents personally own a gun, compared to just 20% of Democrats and Democratic leaners. 8
Does Gun Ownership Vary by Location?
47% of adults in rural areas own a gun, compared to 30% in suburbs and 20% in urban areas. 9
Why Do Americans Own Guns?
72% of gun owners say protection is a major reason they own a gun. Other primary reasons include hunting (32%) and sport shooting (30%). 10
How Many People Die From Gun-Related Injuries Each Year?
46,728 people died from gun-related injuries in the United States in 2023. This equates to approximately 132 people dying from firearm-related injuries each day. 11
Gun deaths have outpaced motor vehicle deaths for 8 consecutive years, with guns killing approximately 3,200 more people than car crashes in 2024. 12
Do Gun Deaths Exceed Motor Vehicle Deaths?
(See statistics above)
How Many Active Shooter Incidents Occur Each Year?
The FBI designated 24 shootings as active shooter incidents in 2024. The FBI defines an active shooter as “one or more individuals actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area.” 13
What Is the Public’s View on Gun Rights vs. Gun Control?
51% of Americans say it’s more important to protect gun rights, while 48% say controlling gun ownership is more important. 14
How Many Firearm Background Checks Are Conducted Annually?
NSSF-adjusted NICS firearm background checks totaled 15,239,011 in 2024. 15
Sources: Pew Research Center, FBI, CDC, Gallup, NSSF, The Trace
Voting and Elections in the United States
What Was the Voter Turnout in the 2024 Presidential Election?
65.3% (approximately 154 million people) of US citizens voted in the 2024 presidential election—the third-highest turnout since 1980. 16
How Does 2024 Turnout Compare to 2020?
2020 had 66.8% turnout, the highest since 1992. 2024 turnout declined by 1.5 percentage points to 65.3%. 17
What Percentage of Americans Are Registered to Vote?
73.6% (174 million people) of the citizen voting-age population was registered to vote in 2024. 18
Which States Have the Highest Voter Turnout?
The top 5 states for voter turnout in 2024 were:
– Minnesota: 76.4%
– Wisconsin: 76.4%
– Michigan: 74.7%
– New Hampshire: 74.4%
– Colorado: 73.1% 19
How Many Young People Voted in 2024?
Approximately 42-47% of young people ages 18-29 cast a ballot in the 2024 presidential election, down from over 50% in 2020. In battleground states, youth turnout was approximately 50%. 20
How Do Americans Vote: Early, Mail-In, or Election Day?
In the 2024 election, nearly 60% of voters cast their ballots early or by mail:
– 29.0% voted by mail
– 30.7% voted early in person
– 39.6% voted in person on Election Day 21
What Factors Influence Voter Turnout?
White voters, older voters, more affluent voters, and voters with higher levels of formal education typically turn out at higher rates. 22
Sources: US Census Bureau, USAFacts, Ballotpedia, CIRCLE at Tufts University, Pew Research Center
Federal Budget and National Debt
What Was the Federal Deficit in 2024 and 2025?
The federal deficit was $1.8 trillion in both FY 2024 and FY 2025, representing 6.4% and 5.9% of GDP respectively. This is among the highest deficits relative to GDP since WWII. 23
What Is the Total US National Debt?
Total US national debt reached $37.6 trillion at the end of FY 2025 ($38.4 trillion as of December 2025). 24
How Much Does the US Pay in Interest on the Debt?
Interest on debt held by the public increased from $497 billion (FY2022) to $909 billion (FY2024)—an 83% increase in just two years. 25
Where Does Federal Spending Go?
Major federal spending categories:
– Social Security: ~23% of budget
– Medicare/Medicaid: ~24%
– Defense: ~13%
– Discretionary spending: ~27% 26
What Are Projected Future Deficits?
The Congressional Budget Office projects federal budget deficits will total $20 trillion over the 2025-2034 period, with federal debt reaching 116% of GDP. 27
How Much Does the US Spend on Social Security and Medicare?
Mandatory outlays by the federal government totaled $4.1 trillion in 2024; more than half was for Social Security and Medicare. Medicare spending reached $912 billion, providing coverage to approximately 67 million people. 28
Will Federal Health Spending Grow?
Federal healthcare programs (Medicare, Medicaid, ACA subsidies, CHIP) will grow from $1.6 trillion in FY2024 to $2.8 trillion by 2034. 29
Sources: Congressional Budget Office, GAO, Bipartisan Policy Center, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
US States and Territories: Population and Economy
What Are the Most Populous US States?
The five most populous states in 2024:
1. California: 39.3 million
2. Texas: 31.7 million
3. Florida: 22.5 million
4. New York: 19.5 million
5. Pennsylvania: 13 million 30
Which States Had the Largest Population Growth?
Nine states gained over 100,000 people: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington. 31
Which States Have the Highest GDP Per Capita?
States with highest GDP per capita (2024):
– New York: $117,332
– Massachusetts: $110,561
– Washington: $108,468 32
What Is the Median Household Income in the US?
Median household income in the United States was $83,730 in 2024, ranging from $59,100 in Mississippi (lowest) to $109,700 in Washington D.C. (highest). 33
What Is the US Poverty Rate?
The national poverty rate was 12.5% in 2024. Child poverty was 14.3% (down from 15.3% in 2023), and 9.6% for adults 18-64. 34
How Many People Live in US Territories?
Five permanently inhabited US territories have a combined population of over 3.6 million people. Puerto Rico has approximately 3.2 million residents, while Guam has approximately 154,000. 35
Sources: US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Visual Capitalist
Immigration to the United States
How Many Immigrants Live in the US?
53.3 million immigrants lived in the United States in January 2025—the largest number in US history. 36
What Percentage of the US Population Is Foreign-Born?
The foreign-born population reached 15.6% of total US population in 2024—an all-time high. 37
How Has Immigration Changed Since 2022?
The foreign-born population increased by 6.74 million from January 2022 to January 2025. 38
What Is Net Immigration Each Year?
Net immigration was 1.8 million in 2024, down from 2.4 million in 2023 and 2.0 million in 2022. 39
How Many Unauthorized Immigrants Are in the US?
The unauthorized immigrant population in the United States reached approximately 14 million in 2023, the highest level on record. 40
How Many Immigrants and Their US-Born Children Live in the US?
Immigrants and their US-born children numbered more than 93 million people in 2024. 41
How Many Asylum Cases Are Pending?
As of December 31, 2024, there were 1,446,908 affirmative asylum applications pending with USCIS. Immigration courts had over 3.7 million open removal cases as of January 31, 2025. 42
What Is the Refugee Admissions Ceiling?
The FY2024 and FY2025 refugee admissions ceiling was set at 125,000, the highest level since 2016. 43
Sources: Pew Research Center, Center for Immigration Studies, DHS, American Immigration Council, Migration Policy Institute
Frequently Asked Questions
What sources does Trufactum use for these statistics?
Trufactum draws from government agencies (Census Bureau, CBO, Treasury, DHS, FBI, CDC), research institutions (Pew Research Center, Guttmacher Institute, Migration Policy Institute), and reputable nonpartisan organizations (Gallup, Brookings, CRFB, CIRCLE). All statistics are triangulated using 3+ different sources per fact.
How often are these statistics updated?
Statistics are updated as new data becomes available. This page is updated within 30 days of major data releases. Key sources include annual reports, Census Bureau releases, and periodic research studies. This content was last updated in March 2026.
Are these statistics partisan or biased?
Trufactum presents factual data from reputable, nonpartisan sources without editorial commentary. We believe in letting the numbers speak for themselves and providing multiple source citations so readers can verify information independently.
How can I cite these statistics?
Each statistic includes source links. For academic or journalistic use, please cite the original source organizations (Guttmacher Institute, Pew Research Center, US Census Bureau, etc.) directly.
This guide provides verified, nonpartisan statistics about key issues facing Americans. Data comes from government agencies, research institutions, and nonpartisan organizations. Last updated: March 2026.
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