Data Underload

People worry about data overload. Fooey. Charts and musings by Nathan Yau.

Income Increased

But not every group's median income increased by the same amount.

What Alcohol People Around the World Drink

Americans get most of their alcohol from beer, but it's not like that everywhere.

All the National Food Days

Keep track of the 214 days out of the year that are a national food or drink days.

Household Types, Then and Now

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

What That Election Probability Means

You're going to see probability values mentioned a lot these next few months. Many people will misinterpret. But not you.

Most Common Family Types in America

Nuclear is still the most common, but there are millions of households in the United States with a different family structure.

How Much Alcohol Americans Drink

Most people have one or two drinks on average, but some consume much more.

Shifting Incomes for American Jobs

For various occupations, the difference between the person who makes the most and the one who makes the least can be significant.

Who Still Smokes?

Two decades out from the first statewide ban on smoking in enclosed workplaces, here's who still smokes.

Firearms Dealers vs. Burgers, Pizza, and Coffee

As of May 2016, there were 64,432 licensed firearms dealers and pawnbrokers, which got me wondering how that compares to other businesses.

Americans are Growing Bigger

We keep getting bigger. Watch overweight and obesity rates move up over several decades.

How Much We Eat vs. How Much We Need

On average, we use less energy as we age, and so we should eat less. We don’t always adjust soon enough though.

The Changing American Diet

See what we ate on an average day, for the past several decades.

Who is Older and Younger than You

Here's a chart to show you how long you have until you start to feel your age.

Working Parents

Here are the mothers and fathers who work like you.