As of 2025, the District of Columbia was ranked as the best state to have a baby in the United States, followed by Massachusetts and Maine. On the other hand, Alabama was ranked as the worst state to have a baby. The U.S. state rankings for best states to have a baby were created using ** metrics, which included key metrics like fertility clinics per capita, obstetrician-gynecologists availability, prenatal care access, and birth rates. The ** metrics were grouped under four categories — costs, healthcare, baby friendliness, and family friendliness.

Quality of life is a measure of comfort, health, and happiness by a person or a group of people. Quality of life is determined by both material factors, such as income and housing, and broader considerations like health, education, and freedom. Each year, US & World News releases its “Best States to Live in” report, which ranks states on the quality of life each state provides its residents. In order to determine rankings, U.S. News & World Report considers a wide range of factors, including healthcare, education, economy, infrastructure, opportunity, fiscal stability, crime and corrections, and the natural environment. More information on these categories and what is measured in each can be found below:

Healthcare includes access, quality, and affordability of healthcare, as well as health measurements, such as obesity rates and rates of smoking. Education measures how well public schools perform in terms of testing and graduation rates, as well as tuition costs associated with higher education and college debt load. Economy looks at GDP growth, migration to the state, and new business. Infrastructure includes transportation availability, road quality, communications, and internet access. Opportunity includes poverty rates, cost of living, housing costs and gender and racial equality. Fiscal Stability considers the health of the government's finances, including how well the state balances its budget. Crime and Corrections ranks a state’s public safety and measures prison systems and their populations. Natural Environment looks at the quality of air and water and exposure to pollution.

This statistic depicts an overall U.S. states health ranking in 2018, according to America's Health Rankings of the United Health Foundation. As of that year, the top state based on health was Hawaii with a score of **** above the national norm.

The League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly State ranking is based upon public data and survey data submitted by state Departments of Transportation or bicycle advocates. The ranking reflects scoring of that data and editorial judgments.

This statistic shows the state ranking of each state in the United States in the 2018 Social Progress Index. Leading the ranking was Massachusetts with a total index score of *****.The Social Progress index measures the extent to which states provide for the social and environmental needs of their citizens. The index consists of ** indicators in total.

This dataset provides a detailed overview of the population statistics for each U.S. state for the years 2023 and 2024. It includes the population count, growth rate, percentage of the U.S. population, and population density per square mile.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 51 states in the United States by Asian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each states over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Asian Population: This column displays the rank of states in the United States by their Asian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• states: The states for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Asian Population: The Asian population of the states is shown in this column.
• % of Total states Population: This shows what percentage of the total states population identifies as Asian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total U.S. Asian Population: This tells us how much of the entire United States Asian population lives in that states. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

This statistic shows a ranking of the U.S. states based on long-run solvency index in the fiscal year of 2016. The long-run solvency index is the sum of the standardized values of the net asset ratio, long-term liability ratio, and long-term liability per capita. In the fiscal year of 2016, Nebraska was ranked first in the list with an index score of 10.98.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 51 states in the United States by American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each states over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Native American Population: This column displays the rank of states in the United States by their American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• states: The states for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Native American Population: The Native American population of the states is shown in this column.
• % of Total states Population: This shows what percentage of the total states population identifies as Native American. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total U.S. Native American Population: This tells us how much of the entire United States Native American population lives in that states. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

In 2025, across all states in the United States, Vermont was ranked as the healthiest state for older adults aged 65 years and above, followed by Colorado and Washington. On the other hand, Mississippi was the unhealthiest state for older adults in the United States, ranking last on the list. The U.S. state rankings for senior citizens were created using ** metrics from five different areas of health—social and economic issues, environmental factors, behavioral factors, clinical treatment, and health outcomes.

The United States is the 2 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2019 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Time series data for the statistic Rank: Registering property (1=most business-friendly regulations) and country United States. Indicator Definition:The ranking of economies on the ease of registering property is determined by sorting their scores for registering property.

US State Education Analysis for Tech Product Launch

About This Dataset

This comprehensive dataset provides detailed educational attainment and demographic analysis across all 50 US states from 2021-2023, specifically designed for tech companies planning strategic market entry and product launch decisions.

Dataset Overview

• 150 rows of data (50 states × 3 years)
• 17 columns of educational, demographic, and economic indicators
• Complete coverage of all US states from 2021-2023
• Ready-to-analyze format with calculated percentages and rankings

Key Features

🎯 Strategic Market Intelligence

• Educational attainment levels by degree type (Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, Doctoral)
• Calculated education scores and state rankings for quick market prioritization
• Median household income data for purchasing power assessment

📊 Comprehensive Demographics

• Population data for adults 25+ (primary tech consumer demographic)
• Household count data for market sizing
• College graduate percentages for targeted marketing

🔢 Advanced Analytics Ready

• Pre-calculated composite education scores
• State rankings based on education levels
• Percentage breakdowns for immediate insights

Column Definitions

Use Cases

🚀 Tech Product Launches

• Identify states with highest concentrations of educated early adopters
• Prioritize markets based on education levels and income
• Size potential customer segments by state

📈 Market Research & Analysis

• Compare educational demographics across regions
• Analyze trends in educational attainment over time
• Correlate education levels with income potential

🎯 Customer Segmentation

• Target high-value customer segments (graduate degree holders)
• Develop region-specific marketing strategies
• Plan B2B tech sales territories

📊 Business Intelligence

• Regional expansion planning
• Competitive market analysis
• Investment and resource allocation decisions

Data Quality & Sources

• Primary Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Data Validation: Cross-referenced against multiple official sources
• Calculation Methodology: All percentages and scores calculated using consistent formulas
• Update Frequency: Annual updates as new official data becomes available

Sample Insights

The dataset reveals that Massachusetts consistently ranks #1 in education metrics with: - 47.78% college graduation rate (2023) - 22.42% graduate degree holders - $99,858 median household income - Education score of 28.76

Perfect for identifying premium tech markets and highly-educated consumer bases for sophisticated technology products.

This dataset is ideal for data scientists, market researchers, business analysts, and tech companies looking to make data-driven decisions about market entry, customer targeting, and regional strategy.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 51 states in the United States by Some Other Race (SOR) population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each states over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Other Race Population: This column displays the rank of states in the United States by their Some Other Race (SOR) population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• states: The states for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Other Race Population: The Other Race population of the states is shown in this column.
• % of Total states Population: This shows what percentage of the total states population identifies as Other Race. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total U.S. Other Race Population: This tells us how much of the entire United States Other Race population lives in that states. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 51 states in the United States by Black or African American population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each states over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Black Population: This column displays the rank of states in the United States by their Black or African American population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• states: The states for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Black Population: The Black population of the states is shown in this column.
• % of Total states Population: This shows what percentage of the total states population identifies as Black. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total U.S. Black Population: This tells us how much of the entire United States Black population lives in that states. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Happiness index of United States of America went up by 0.37% from 6.95 index in 2020 to 6.98 index in 2021. Since the 1.53% downward trend in 2017, happiness index improved by 1.32% in 2021.

Actual value and historical data chart for United States Government Effectiveness Percentile Rank

Graph and download economic data for Market Hotness: Nielsen Household Rank in District of Columbia (NIHHRACOUNTY11001) from Aug 2017 to Jul 2024 about nielsen, rank, DC, Washington, WV, MD, VA, households, and USA.

This statistic shows the state business tax climate index of the federal states in the United States in 2025. The State Tax Business Climate Index is a measure of how each state's tax law affect economic performance. In 2025, the states of South Dakota and Wyoming ranked *** both with the score of ****, which indicates that it has the best business climate in the United States. In contrast to that, New York has the worst business climate with the score of ****.

Dataset

This dataset was created by Jonny

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