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High School Sports Participation Statistics
Compare five academic years of high school sports participation, with boys’ and girls’ totals shown separately.
Smartphone Ownership Statistics by Age
Compare smartphone ownership across age groups and see why ownership is different from mobile subscriptions or device shipments.
Average Household Size in the United States
The national household average is 2.53 people. Learn why household size, family size, and population per housing unit differ.
Grocery Spending Statistics in the United States
Compare grocery spending with food away from home and see how the main food-at-home categories break down.
Reading Statistics: Who Spends the Most Time Reading?
Leisure reading time varies sharply with age. Compare the daily averages and understand what the survey includes.
U.S. Rainfall and Precipitation Statistics
Compare annual precipitation in three geographic areas and understand why a national average can hide local extremes.
Air Travel Statistics: U.S. Airline Passengers
Compare domestic and international airline traffic while keeping seasonal adjustment and passenger counts clear.
College Sports Statistics: NCAA Participation
Explore NCAA participation and team totals, with an explanation of what championship-sport counts cover.
Internet Usage Statistics in the United States
Internet use is widespread but varies by age. Compare the adoption figures without confusing access with time online.
Living Alone Statistics: One-Person Households
One-person households account for a growing share of U.S. households. See the change and what it does—and does not—measure.
Household Spending Statistics: Where the Money Goes
Housing, transportation, and food account for much of consumer spending. Compare the annual amounts and budget shares.
Sleep Statistics: How Americans Spend the Night
Compare reported sleep time for men and women, and see why a time diary measures something different from a sleep tracker.