An aging nation. A post-pandemic rebound for the entertainment industry. Young adults delayed traditional milestones. Homebuyers faced higher mortgage payments. Childlessness rose— except among older women. Only Hispanic households experienced significant increase in median income. [United States Census Bureau]

These were just a few of the changes our nation experienced, according to U.S. Census Bureau data and research released in 2025. Here we recap some key trends and findings by topic through a selection of America Counts stories published this year.

Employment 

Housing 

Aging Population 

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