I tend to collect stats often to use in musings but the following stats are floating around in a folder and are perhaps useful on their own. Here goes:
75% of workers world wide do not have a permanent job.
The number of children living in poverty in the developed world is 76.5 million
1958—4% of Americans approved of interracial marriage
2013—87% approved of interracial marriages
2010—15% of all new marriages were interracial
49% increase in the suicide rate for men between 50-54 from 1999-2010
From 2009-2012 the top 1% of incomes rose by more than 30% while the rest grew less than half a percent.
There are 49,000 inmates in Illinois prisons, a four fold increase since 1980.
Having a husband creates an extra 7 hours of housework each week
Texas is home to more 3X married adults than any other state (yet also one of the strongest states to insist that gay marriage would destroy the ’sanctity’ of marriage. Go figure that one out)
The portion of American births that occurred outside marriage in 2008——41%, the highest figure ever recorded.
One in five American marriages dissolves within five years. mathematicians Robic rode a bike more than 20,000 miles per year and holds the one day cycling record of 518 miles in 24 hours.
Which President raised the bebt ceiling the most? Ronald Reagan raised it 16X for a 67% increase.
In 2012 the number of military suicides was 349, more than the 295 troops killed in combat in Afghanistan.
1.8 billion people will live in regions suffering from water scarcity, and two-thirds of the global population will live under water-stressed conditions by 2025, according to UN estimates.
In world ranking, the U.S. ranks 31st in math testing (does not mean we do not have some really brilliant ones though)
The U.S. ranks 24th in life expectancy.
The U.S. ranks 8th in obesity
Only Taiwan beats America in vibrator ownership. Just remember it is not polite to use one when someone is talking to you.
The United Sates spends $2.1 million every single minute for war and defense.
2010—average worker in US pay raise was 2%, increase in pay for CEO’s was 23%, average CEO pay at top 1000 firms was $11.4 million.
Prison Stats in U.S.:
With 5% of world’s population we hold 25% of the world’s prisoners in our jails.
We incarcerate nearly 5 times the world average
We spend $70 billion per year to do this, a 40% increase over the last 40 years
350,000 of these prisoners suffer from mental illness
While drug use varies little by ethnic group, 56% of prisoners in jail for drug abuse are African-American
Percentage of college students who feel “down, depressed or hopeless is 42%’
Percentage of teen boys surveyed who said they’ve seen at least one nude photo of a female classmate online or via cell phone——44%
“The United States has come face to face with the possibility that it isn’t changing the Middle East, but rather is being changed by the Middle East—and not for the better” Ben A. Franklin
Charity:
As percentage of Growth National Index The United States ranks 21st in terms of global generosity. What is really intriguing is that the ranking of generosity led by Sweden, is almost identical to the global citizen happiness index. Charitable giving by family income as percentage of income is also interesting. The lowest percentage (1.7%) are those making between 125-150 thousand dollars.
The highest are those making 400,000to 500,00. Those earning between $1-40,000 all give a higher percentage of their income to charity than those making $40 thousand-$300 thousand dollars/yr.
Not a single dictatorship country is in the top 20 regarding either charitableness or citizen happiness.
The consequences of the Iraq War:
One in every 6 citizens were displaced from their home, most are refugees. Less than 40% have access to clean water. Over 50% of children have no school to go to. 1-2 million war widows, 5 million orphans. These are 2009 figures. Not current
It was said that Jeffery Dammer was “saved” before he died. Does that mean he made it into Heaven while some of his victims, who might not have yet been saved, could be destined for eternal torment?
Those With the wealth:
The top 1% in 1986 averaged $507,520 in inflation adjusted income and paid 33% of it in income taxes. In 2009 the top 1% averaged $1.3 million and paid 23% of it in income. Another way to put this, over the past 50 years the income of the wealthiest 400 increased by a multiple of 20 while their tax rate was three times lower.
Federal Income tax rate for those making more than $400,000:
Eisenhower years: 91%
1964 Kennedy——77%
1982-83 Reagan———50%
1987 Reagan —————————————35%
1988 Reagan—————————————————28%
2013 Obama————————————————39%
1971—Number of Supreme Court Justices, Cabinet members, Avon Executives, Governors, FBI agents, and Ivy League Presidents——0.
In 2009 in same order——2, 7, 6, 6, 2,396, 4.
2008—percentage of women with children under 3 who are in the work force——60% (is this good?)
1972—median age at which women got married——21
2010—median age at which women got married——26
1972—total men in military——2,323,079, total women in military—45,033
2008—total men in military—-1, 401,757, total women in military—200,337
1972—Percentage of women in college—43%
2006—percentage of women in college—57%
1974—% of women overweight—41%,
2008—% of women overweight—61%
2006—3.3 million couples in which the female is the sole earner.
Percent of personal income Americans paid in taxes in 2009——9.2%. This is the lowest since 1950.
Student class size in 1970—22:1
Student class size in 2007—16:1
Increase in per pupil spending——+123%.
Change in academic performance——0%
The Killing Fields:
31,224 people die from gun violence/yr
12, 632 people are murdered/yr
3,067 children and teens die from gun violence/yr
17, 352 People kill themselves/yr
351 are killed by police intervention/yr
The highest death rates from guns is highest in the south.The 13 highest deaths from guns are all in the red states.
The top.1% of the county earn half of all capital gains. WoW
2010—45% of U.S. households paid no federal income tax. Some are even quite wealthy.
Nearly 1 out of every 2 Americans are now into the poverty level or scraping by on low income.
97 million Americans fall into the low income category
49 million fall into the poverty level
The inflation adjusted average earnings for the bottom 20 precent of families have fallen from $167788 in 1979 to just under $15,000. The next 20 percent have remained flat, the top 5% have seen a 64% increase.
U.S. non military aid to foreign countries amounts to 25 cents for every $100 Americans earn.
2,272——number of text messages sent and received by the average American teen every month.
Here’s a Winner: The Cowboys have by far the most expensive stadium but have the worst home game winning percentage in football by far. Last year they won every road game but won only half their home games.
Best Beach in America: Time says it is Huntington Beach State Park in California. Jones’ Beach in NY didn’t make it. I think my friend Bullet ruined that Beach by walking around in the water with his swimming trunks down around his knees.
The highest concentration of single people in America is in Detroit. If you want to cruise with me I’ll meet you there. If I am late go cruise without me.
Muslim—the only major religion growing faster than population growth.
American’s greatest personal fear? Walking alone at night. Sure doesn’t fit me.
Mosquitoes kill more people than any other creature outside our own species. They kill 755,000 people per year. Not me though. Netting and clothes cover me entirely when out for my long walks in nature. Their constant buzzing sound is annoying though.
Want to set a world record? You must beat 69 Nathan’s hot dogs in 10 min or 42 slices of pumpkin pie in 10 min or 50 meatballs in 10 min. Better start practicing.
Iowa has 7 times as many pigs as humans
Kansas has the most online porn page views per capita. Might figure it would be a red state. Maine has the most elderly state with the average age being 44. Maybe they eat their young.
Minnesota has the highest voter turnout.
Montana has the largest snowflake ever observed. Who the hell measures that?
Texas—largest bat colony. Lot of batty things in Texas
Utah—highest consumption of jello. These red states are something else.
Vermont—highest percentage of cat owners. Bernie Sanders is kind of a cool cat.
