Kincade fire in Sonoma County via satellite imagery

Using the past couple of years of data from the American Time Use Survey, I simulated a working day for men and women to see how schedules differ. Watch it play out in this animation.

The meaning of “middle-income” changes a lot depending on where you live and your household size.

Some places attract young singles, whereas others attract married couples and families. I was curious how this varied across the country, so I mapped it.

Here’s how common each household type is and was — and how the makeup compares to a few decades ago.