Data Deep Dives

In-depth explorations of datasets and what they reveal

Data Deep Dives | Methodology

The American Time Use Survey: What It Reveals About How We Live
BySignificant Figures February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

Every year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics asks thousands of Americans a simple question: how did you spend your day? The result is one of the most detailed portraits of daily life ever assembled. The American Time Use Survey (ATUS) has been running since 2003, and the data it produces is quietly extraordinary. It tracks…

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Data Deep Dives | Social Trends

The Loneliness Epidemic: What the Data Actually Shows
BySignificant Figures February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

The Surgeon General calls it an epidemic. Headlines warn of a crisis. But what does the data actually say about loneliness in America? We dug into the numbers—specifically the American Time Use Survey, which tracks how Americans spend every minute of their day—to understand how our social connections change across a lifetime. What we found…

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