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US Median Household Income Rises For First Time Since Before COVID-19 Pandemic US Median Household Income Rises For First Time Since Before COVID-19 Pandemic
US Median Household Income Rises For First Time Since Before Covid-19 Pandemic Real median household income in the United States rose for the first time in four years. The amount of to $80,610 in 2023 marked the first annual increase since 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a US Census Bureau report released this week. The report, Income in the United States: 2023, compares median household income by different characteristics, including race and Hispanic origin, and shows that not all groups had an increase in median household incomes from 2022 to 2023. Household characteristics are determined by the person, or one of the people, who owns or rents t…
These NY Locales Among Top 100 Best Places To Live In America, Brand-New Ranking Says These NY Locales Among Top 100 Best Places To Live In America, Brand-New Ranking Says
These NY Locales Among Top 100 Best Places To Live In America, Brand-New Ranking Says When it comes to putting down your roots, these New York locales are among the best in the nation, according to a brand-new ranking. Four cities in the Empire State made the top 100 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 “Best Places to Live in the US” ranking. Researchers pulled data from a variety of sources, including thousands of public survey responses, the US Census Bureau, FBI crime statistics, and school and hospital rankings to come up with the top 150 American cities. Cities were ranked using four key indicators: value, desirability, job market, and quality of life. The followi…
These CT Locales Among Best Places To Live In America, Brand-New Ranking Says These CT Locales Among Best Places To Live In America, Brand-New Ranking Says
These CT Locales Among Best Places To Live In America, Brand-New Ranking Says When it comes to putting down your roots, these Connecticut locales are among the best in the nation, according to a brand-new ranking. Two cities in the Constitution State made U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 “Best Places to Live in the US” ranking. Researchers pulled data from a variety of sources, including thousands of public survey responses, the US Census Bureau, FBI crime statistics, and school and hospital rankings to come up with the top 150 American cities. Cities were ranked using four key indicators: value, desirability, job market, and quality of life. The following Conn…
These Maryland Cities Among Most Culturally Diverse In The US, New Study States These Maryland Cities Among Most Culturally Diverse In The US, New Study States
These Maryland Cities Among Most Culturally Diverse In The US, New Study States Several Maryland cities were ranked among the US’s most culturally diverse in a new study by personal finance company WalletHub. The study breaks down the cultural diversity of more than 500 cities using key indicators like ethnoracial diversity, linguistic diversity, and birthplace diversity, according to 2024 US Census Bureau data. WalletHub ranked the top five ethnically diverse cities as: 1. Gaithersburg, MD 2. Jersey City, NJ 3. Germantown, MD 4. Silver Spring, MD 5. Kent, WA Rockville, MD ranked at no. 8 on the list, as well. According to the study, Gaithersburg was chosen la…
COVID-19: Brand-New Study Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who've Had Long COVID COVID-19: Brand-New Study Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who've Had Long COVID
Covid-19: Brand-New Study Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who've Had Long COVID A new study has revealed just how prevalent cases of so-called Long COVID are among Americans. According to the investigation by Dartmouth College and the University College London, one in seven Americans -- about 14 percent -- had Long COVID by the end of 2022. Long COVID occurs when symptoms of the virus persist for more than three months after the initial infections. Those symptoms typically included extreme fatigue, breathlessness, muscle weakness, and cognitive dysfunction or "brain fog." Those who report having experienced Long COVID said they also experienced more anx…
This Massachusetts City Is Among The Fastest-Growing In The Country: Report This Massachusetts City Is Among The Fastest-Growing In The Country: Report
This Massachusetts City Is Among The Fastest-Growing In The Country: Report Data released by the US Census Bureau revealed that nine of the nation’s 15 fastest-growing large cities were in the South, but one Massachusetts municipality just barely made the cut. Medford was listed at number 15 on the Bureau's list of the Fastest-Growing Large Cities in the United States, which was released on Thursday, May 18. According to the study, Medford's population grew by 5.2 percent from July 2021 to July 2022. The Boston suburb was also the only city in the Northeast to make the list.  A full list of the top 15 fasted-growing large cities can be found below:  Nine of t…
Brand-New Rankings Reveal Massachusetts' Wealthiest Counties Brand-New Rankings Reveal Massachusetts' Wealthiest Counties
Brand-New Rankings Reveal Massachusetts' Wealthiest Counties A new ranking shows how Massachusetts counties stack up against one another when it comes to financial earnings. Using data from the US Census Bureau, Stacker ranked Massachusetts counties by 2020 5-year estimate median household income. For comparison, the 2020 median household income in the United States was $67,521. In Massachusetts, it was $86,725. No. 5 Coming in at No. 5 is Essex County, with a median household income of $82,225. That’s 2.6 percent below the state average and 26.5 percent above the national average. Data showed that 41.5 percent of households in the county earned o…
Brand-New Rankings Reveal Connecticut's Wealthiest Counties Brand-New Rankings Reveal Connecticut's Wealthiest Counties
Brand-New Rankings Reveal Connecticut's Wealthiest Counties A new ranking shows how Connecticut counties stack up against one another when it comes to financial earnings. Using data from the US Census Bureau, Stacker ranked counties by 2020 5-year estimate median household income. For comparison, the 2020 median household income in the United States was $67,521. In Connecticut, it was $79,043. No. 5 Coming in at No. 5 was Hartford County, with a median household income of $76,259. That’s 4.5 percent below the state average and 17.3 percent above the national average. Data showed that 37.9 percent of households in the county earned over $100,000. …
Brand-New Rankings Of NY's Wealthiest Counties May Come As Surprise Brand-New Rankings Of NY's Wealthiest Counties May Come As Surprise
Brand-New Rankings Of NY's Wealthiest Counties May Come As Surprise A new ranking shows how New York counties stack up against one another when it comes to financial earnings. Using data from the US Census Bureau, Stacker compiled a list of the 50 highest-earning counties in New York, ranking them by 2020 5-year estimate median household income. For comparison, the 2020 median household income in the United States was $67,521. In New York, it was $68,304. No. 5 Coming in at No. 5 is Rockland County, with a median household income of $94,840. That’s 33.4 percent above the state average and 45.9 percent above the national average. Data showed that 47.7 per…
Where NJ, PA Rank On New List Of Safest States In America Where NJ, PA Rank On New List Of Safest States In America
Where NJ, PA Rank On New List Of Safest States In America A new Consumer Affairs report determined the safest states in the U.S., with New Jersey taking the top spot. Using data from the FBI and the U.S. Census Bureau, the website scored each state based on violent and property crime rates, the number of law enforcement officers per capita, and law enforcement budgets. The top 10 states were broken down by each state’s safest large city, safest medium-sized town, and safest small town, the website said. 1. New Jersey Safest small town: Mantoloking Safest midsize town: Matawan Safest large city: Toms River 2. New Hampshire 3. Rhode Island 4. M…
Here's Where Nassau, Suffolk Rank Among State's Fastest-Growing Counties, New Report Says Here's Where Nassau, Suffolk Rank Among State's Fastest-Growing Counties, New Report Says
Here's Where Nassau, Suffolk Rank Among State's Fastest-Growing Counties, New Report Says Long Island is among the fastest-growing regions in New York while the nation’s population is increasing at the slowest rate in a century, according to a new report. Using data from the US Census Bureau, Stacker compiled a list of the 30 fastest growing counties in New York between 2010 and 2019, which included both Nassau and Suffolk. 
“A county typically sees population growth as a ‘bedroom community’ (a municipality with an atypically large commuting population) to a large city,” the report states. “These communities are typically quieter than their feeder cities, offer lower rents and…
These Hudson Valley Counties Rank Among State's Fastest Growing, New Report Says These Hudson Valley Counties Rank Among State's Fastest Growing, New Report Says
These Hudson Valley Counties Rank Among State's Fastest Growing, New Report Says The Hudson Valley is among the fastest-growing regions in New York while the nation’s population is growing at the slowest rate in a century, according to a new report. Using data from the US Census Bureau, Stacker compiled a list of the 30 fastest growing counties in New York between 2010 and 2019, which included four from the Hudson Valley. 
“A county typically sees population growth as a ‘bedroom community’ (a municipality with an atypically large commuting population) to a large city,” the report states. “These communities are typically quieter than their feeder cities, offer lower ren…
US Census Bureau: Pennsylvania Loses One Electoral College Vote US Census Bureau: Pennsylvania Loses One Electoral College Vote
US Census Bureau: Pennsylvania Loses One Electoral College Vote For the tenth consecutive decade Pennsylvania’s population has declined, forcing the state to lose a US House seat and an electoral college vote. Pennsylvania has been a battleground state in recent presidential elections but it will now have only 19 votes in the electoral college. PA will maintain its ranking as the state with the sixth highest number of electoral college votes between Ohio and Illinois. The U.S. Census Bureau has not officially released figures on how the population changed from 2010 to last year. The population decline will not just effect the state’s influence in the …
PA Could Lose At Least 1 US House Seat, Census Numbers Say PA Could Lose At Least 1 US House Seat, Census Numbers Say
PA Could Lose At Least 1 US House Seat, Census Numbers Say Pennsylvania is expected to lose at least one of its 18  seats in the US House before the next election, according to early census data predictions. The U.S. Census Bureau will release preliminary numbers from the 2020 census by the end of the month, but an early population predictions show the shrinking population of the state is enough for it to loss one district. Pennsylvania has lost at least one congressional seat after every census since 1920, or at least one every 10 years for the last 100 years. If the predictions are correct, new district maps will need to be drawn prior…
CT One Of Just Two States Showing Significant Decreases In Homeownership Rate Over Five Years CT One Of Just Two States Showing Significant Decreases In Homeownership Rate Over Five Years
CT One Of Just Two States Showing Significant Decreases In Homeownership Rate Over Five Years The average rate of homeownership in Connecticut has dropped significantly over the past five years, according to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau. Connecticut typically has an above-average rate of homeownership compared to the rest of the country, but the new data found that it is one of two states to show significant declines on that front between 2014 and 2019. During that time span, the ratio of Connecticut owner-occupied households compared to total households in the state dropped 1.4 percent. The only state with a steeper decline was North Dakota at 2.5 percent. The largest …
Vulgar Hate Messages Discovered At Long Island Park Vulgar Hate Messages Discovered At Long Island Park
Vulgar Hate Messages Discovered At Long Island Park White supremacist and homophobic scrawlings on notes stuffed into fences and lampposts at a Long Island park drew attention on social media, and led officials to make condemning statements about their content.  According to Patch, at least five notes were found by residents in the last week of September at Freeport's Milburn Pond Park.  Statements written on these notes included "white is bright and outta sight," "take a knee for the beauty of white people," "take a knee for Donald Trump," and a vulgar statement suggesting that Michelle Obama has male genitalia.  “There is a…
Here's Where Putnam Ranks Among Healthiest US Communities Here's Where Putnam Ranks Among Healthiest US Communities
Here's Where Putnam Ranks Among Healthiest US Communities Putnam County ranks among the 250 communities deemed the healthiest in America in this year's U.S. News and Aetna Foundation 2020 Healthiest Communities Rankings. Over 3,000 communities were evaluated to compile the list, according to U.S. News & World Report, using metrics including the areas' educational systems, average population health, infrastructure and environments.  This data is sourced from agencies like the U.S. Center for Disease Control, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Putnam Co…
Saugerties Police Department Hires First Black Police Officer Since Formation In 1929 Saugerties Police Department Hires First Black Police Officer Since Formation In 1929
Saugerties Police Department Hires First Black Police Officer Since Formation In 1929 The Saugerties Police Department has its first-ever full-time black police officer.  Department Chief Joe Sinagra said that when now-Officer Dion Johnson interviewed for the position in January, he was the “shining star” amongst 30 candidates. “Two weeks ago I pulled a guy over, I gave him a ticket and he was not mad at all,” said Johnson of his experience thus far. “He said ‘I’ve lived in Saugerties for over 20 years, you’re the first black cop I’ve ever seen — I’m proud to see an African American in the police force here in Saugerties. "A lot of it is ‘Saugerties on the rise, they …
COVID-19: Here's One Bright Spot In Record March Retail Sales Decline COVID-19: Here's One Bright Spot In Record March Retail Sales Decline
Covid-19: Here's One Bright Spot In Record March Retail Sales Decline Though the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has wreaked havoc on retail stores in the entire nation, grocery and beverage store sales skyrocketed to new heights, according to newly released data. While retailers have seen businesses plummet, grocery stores and beverage depots have seen sales increase by more than 25 percent since the outbreak began in early March, according to a new report from the National Retail Federation. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the overall retail business was down 8.7 percent from February to March, and down 6.2 percent at the same point last year. Th…
Newark Hosting U.S. Census Hiring Event At City Libraries Newark Hosting U.S. Census Hiring Event At City Libraries
Newark Hosting U.S. Census Hiring Event At City Libraries Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Deputy Mayor of Community Engagement Jacqueline Quiles, and the U.S. Census Bureau will launch the National Recruiting Week for Census 2020 job openings with the bureau, on Tuesday with a hiring event that day at the Newark Public Library and all of its branches. Census-taker jobs in Essex County pay $21 an hour.  The United States Constitution mandates that the exact population of the nation be counted every 10 years for apportioning Congressional districts and other purposes, including allocation of federal aid based on population. Newark residents are being soug…
New York Population Losses Now Spreading To NYC, Westchester, Nassau Counties New York Population Losses Now Spreading To NYC, Westchester, Nassau Counties
New York Population Losses Now Spreading To NYC, Westchester, Nassau Counties The mass exodus of residents leaving New York State is not exclusive to upstate, and has spread to the New York City, Westchester and Long Island. The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 population estimates are out, and the numbers show that nearly 50,000 New Yorkers left the Empire State, with a notable increase in Nassau and Westchester counties. In total, statewide, 48,500 people left New York, which was one of just nine states to lose population over the previous year - a 0.25 percent decline that leaves the state’s population at approximately 19.5 million people. It is the third straight year …
Blame It On The Rain, Snow: Cuomo Poses Theory For Upstate Population Flight Blame It On The Rain, Snow: Cuomo Poses Theory For Upstate Population Flight
Blame It On The Rain, Snow: Cuomo Poses Theory For Upstate Population Flight Snowy winters in Upstate New York is not a new phenomenon.  But Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle blames lousy cold weather -- including excessive snow and rain -- on the loss of nearly 1 million residents in northern NY counties during the past decade, according to multiple news reports. On Tuesday, Sept. 25, Cuomo said that upstate population is shrinking because many of those moving out of New York simply want to live in a better climate. Upstate counties have collectively experienced a population drop of nearly 1 million people over the past 10 years, but the governor drew no connection …
New York Ranks High Among Best Educated States New York Ranks High Among Best Educated States
New York Ranks High Among Best Educated States Ten states were ranked as the most highly educated states in the nation, according to data collected from the U.S. Census Bureau between 2012 and 2016. And the state that led the ranking, according to a Zippia report was Massachusetts. Zippia ranked states based on the percentage of adults in each state with at least a Master's degree. While the majority of the mist highly-educated states were concentrated in the Northeast, there are a few outliers as well. New York state ranked an impressive fifth place nationwide. Here are the other most highly-educated states in America: Maryland in …
Connecticut Ranks High Among Best Educated States Connecticut Ranks High Among Best Educated States
Connecticut Ranks High Among Best Educated States Ten states were ranked as the most highly educated states in the nation, according to data collected from the U.S. Census Bureau between 2012 and 2016. And the state that led the ranking, according to a Zippia report was Massachusetts. Zippia ranked states based on the percentage of adults in each state with at least a Master's degree. While the majority of the mist highly-educated states were concentrated in the Northeast, there are a few outliers as well. Connecticut ranked an impressive third place nationwide.  Here are the other most highly-educated states in America: Maryland in se…
This Westchester Locale Ranks Among Nation's Richest In New Survey This Westchester Locale Ranks Among Nation's Richest In New Survey
This Westchester Locale Ranks Among Nation's Richest In New Survey The typical American household earned $55,322 in 2016, roughly $4,000 higher than 2009’s median income of $51,425, according to 24/7 Wall St.  In a number of small towns throughout the nation, more than half of households earn nearly three times the national median. This is true in one Westchester community, according to a recent 24/7 Wall St. report. Rye ranked 30th nationwide, according to this analysis, with a median household income of $162,394 and median home value of $1,107,000.  Also, more than 73 percent of the adults living in Rye are college-educated, with at least a bachelor's d…
This Fairfield County Town Ranks Among Nation's Richest In New Survey This Fairfield County Town Ranks Among Nation's Richest In New Survey
This Fairfield County Town Ranks Among Nation's Richest In New Survey The typical American household earned $55,322 in 2016, roughly $4,000 higher than 2009’s median income of $51,425, according to 24/7 Wall St. In a number of small towns throughout the nation, more than half of households earn more than three times the national median. This is true in one Fairfield County community, according to a recent 24/7 Wall St. report. Darien was ranked as the eighth richest town nationwide, according to this analysis, with a median household income of $208,125 and median home value of $1,248,200 Also, nearly 80 percent of the adults living in Darien are college-edu…
These Two Bergen County Boroughs Are Among Richest Places In America These Two Bergen County Boroughs Are Among Richest Places In America
These Two Bergen County Boroughs Are Among Richest Places In America Two Bergen County boroughs were listed among the 30 richest in the U.S. 24/7 Wall Street reviewed the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey Community Survey to determined which towns, cities, boroughs and villages were the nation's wealthiest. The wealthiest places in the U.S. is listed as Los Altos Hills, California, where the median household income is $243,701 and the median home value is $2 million. Haworth came in at No. 26 and Upper Saddle River is No. 22. The median household income in Haworth is $168,371 and $171,747 in Upper Saddle River. The median home value in Haworth…
Fairfield County Tops In Connecticut Population Gains Fairfield County Tops In Connecticut Population Gains
Fairfield County Tops In Connecticut Population Gains Fairfield County led the state in having population gains, according to numbers released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The federal population count found that Connecticut gained 499 new residents between July 1, 2016 and July 1, 2017.  Fairfield County’s population gained 730 people for a total of 949,921. Since 2010, Fairfield County enjoyed a 3.6 percent population gain with 33,075 new residents, the Census found. Of Connecticut’s eight counties, three - Litchfield, Hartford and New London - lost population.  Hartford is the only other county that has seen a population growth since 2010 w…
This Hudson Valley County Is Third-Fastest Growing Statewide, Census Says This Hudson Valley County Is Third-Fastest Growing Statewide, Census Says
This Hudson Valley County Is Third-Fastest Growing Statewide, Census Says Dutchess enjoyed population gains between 2016 and 2017, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Dutchess County had the biggest net migration increase in the Hudson Valley region, with about 1,000 more people moving in than leaving the county last year. That made Dutchess the third-fastest growing county of New York's 62 counties. And now, its popular county executive, Marc Molinaro, is running for governor this year, challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Statewide, only Erie and Saratoga counties - which each had net migration increases of more than 2,000 people - were higher than…
Orange County Sees Population Gain, High Birth RaIe In Slow-Growth State Orange County Sees Population Gain, High Birth RaIe In Slow-Growth State
Orange County Sees Population Gain, High Birth RaIe In Slow-Growth State The outward migration of residents from Orange County has been reversed, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Orange County enjoyed one of its largest population growth rates from 2016 to 2017 in a state with slight growth according to the Census Bureau’s latest population estimates. Orange County, which suffered a net loss of nearly 2,700 residents from 2011 to 2012, witnessed a gain of more than 200 new residents from 2016 to 2017. Orange gained about the same number of people the prior year, according to the Census Bureau. Orange County’s estimated population of 382,226 as of July 1, 20…
REPORT: These Bergen County Towns Among Poorest In New Jersey REPORT: These Bergen County Towns Among Poorest In New Jersey
Report: These Bergen County Towns Among Poorest In New Jersey PASSAIC, N.J. – Three towns in Bergen County and two in Passaic are among the 35 poorest in New Jersey, according to a list released by NJ.com. The rankings are based on data on median household income from the U.S. Census Bureau, as well as poverty rates, the story says.  Here are the Bergen and Passaic County spots that made the list, along with their rankings, median household incomes and the percent of households below the poverty line, according to the article. 35: Fairview (Median income: $54,177; Percent below poverty: 16.4) 34: Lodi (Median income: $53,807; Percent below poverty: …