From homelessness to income taxes to wages

(CLO) The 2024 US presidential election will officially take place tomorrow (November 5). Below is notable information about the economy , demographics, society... of this superpower.

Which state has the strongest economy?

The United States has the world's largest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at $29 trillion. California, Texas, and New York lead the way with the strongest economies, at $4.8 trillion, $2.9 trillion, and $2.3 trillion, respectively. For comparison, California's GDP is on par with Japan's, Texas' GDP is on par with France's, and New York's GDP is on par with Italy's.

Illustration: AJ

Where is the unemployment rate highest?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of October, the national unemployment rate was 4.1%, with about 7 million Americans unemployed and actively looking for work.

That's why, in a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, 8 out of 10 voters said the economy would be one of the most important factors in their vote.

The states with the highest unemployment rates are: District of Columbia (5.7%), Nevada (5.5%), and California (5.3%). Meanwhile, South Dakota (2%), Vermont (2.2%), and North Dakota (2.3%) have the lowest rates.

What is the minimum wage in each state?

The minimum wage is a central issue for Democrats, with Harris advocating doubling the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, which she describes as a “poverty wage” and has remained unchanged since 2009.

However, each state can set its own minimum wage standards. The District of Columbia ($17), Washington ($16.28), and California ($16) have the highest minimum wages. Georgia ($5.15) and Wyoming ($5.15) are the lowest.

Where is the highest income tax?

At 13.3%, California has the highest income tax rate, followed by Hawaii (11%) and New York (10.9%). These states use a progressive tax structure, meaning taxes increase with income.

Several other states including: Alaska, Nevada, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming do not levy income tax, but collect tax through other forms of taxation.

Where does homelessness occur most?

According to the 2023 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR), there are more homeless people in the United States than ever before, with 1 in 500 people experiencing homelessness nationwide. The District of Columbia, New York, and Vermont have the highest rates of homelessness at 72, 52, and 51 homeless people per 10,000 people, respectively.

Map showing homelessness in the US (as a ratio of people per 10,000. For example, New York state has 52 homeless people per 10,000). Graphic: AJ

Which state has the richest people?

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the United States is home to nine of the world's 10 richest people. The world's richest person, Elon Musk, owner of Tesla, SpaceX and X, lives in Texas. Jeff Bezos, the second richest person and founder of Amazon, lives in Florida, while Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, the third richest person, lives in California.

Which state has the largest area?

At around 9.8 million square kilometres, the United States is the world's third largest country by total area. Alaska is the largest state, about the same size as Libya. Texas is ranked as the second largest state, about the same size as Myanmar, while California is about the same size as Iraq.

Which state has the highest population?

The United States ranks as the third most populous country in the world, with an estimated population of about 335 million people. California has the largest population, with about 39 million residents, followed by Texas with 30 million and Florida with about 22 million. Wyoming is the least populous state, with less than 600,000 residents.

Despite having a population of 335 million, the United States is one of the least densely populated countries in the world. Given its vast land area, the population density in the United States is approximately 35 people per square kilometer.

Which state has the most immigrants?

About six in 10 voters (61%) say immigration is important to their vote, according to the Pew Research Center. That number rises to 82% among Trump supporters. California has the highest foreign-born population, with 27% of residents born elsewhere, followed by New Jersey and New York, at 24% and 23%, respectively.

How is the racial division?

According to the 2020 US Census, the largest racial or ethnic group in the US is the non-Hispanic white population at 57.8%, down from 63.7% in 2010. The Latino population is the second largest group at 18.7%, while the black or African American population is third at 12.1%.

Where is the highest suicide rate?

According to the CDC, in 2022, at least 49,000 people across the United States died by suicide, an average of one death every 11 minutes. Nearly 80% of suicides were among men. According to the analysis, Montana had the highest suicide rate at 29 per 100,000 people, followed by Alaska at 28 and Wyoming at 26.

Where is violent crime highest?

In 2022, the FBI estimates that there were about 381 reported violent crimes per 100,000 people, down 1.6% from 2021. This category includes crimes such as murder, rape, sexual assault, robbery, and assault. The highest crime rate was recorded in the District of Columbia, with 812 per 100,000 residents, followed by New Mexico with 781 and Alaska with 759.

Where are there the most mass shootings?

According to the Gun Violence Archive, the United States has the highest number of mass shootings globally, with at least 4,684 recorded between 2014 and 2023. Mass shootings are incidents that result in four or more people being killed or injured, not including the shooter. Over the past decade, Illinois has had the most mass shootings with 468, followed by California and Texas, with 419 and 336 each.

Which states have the death penalty?

There are 21 states that carry out the death penalty, 6 states that have suspended executions, and 23 states that do not impose the death penalty. Between 2014 and 2023, at least 244 death row inmates were executed in the US, with the highest number of executions in Texas at 83, followed by Missouri (30) and Florida (25).

Is abortion legal?

In 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned the historic Roe v. Wade decision, which had established a constitutional right to abortion for nearly 50 years. In the wake of the ruling, nearly two dozen states have banned or imposed restrictions on abortion.

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