About
Why StateStats exists
StateStats helps users explore U.S. state-level data over time through interactive maps and comparison charts. The goal is to keep public data accessible, explorable, and transparent.
Scope
- U.S.-only: 50 states + District of Columbia.
- Data from public sources (e.g., Census ACS).
- Time-series focus to show change over years.
Caveats
- Values may include sampling error (e.g., ACS margins of error).
- Coverage can vary by metric and year; missing data is shown as “No data”.
- Updates follow the cadence of the upstream source.
How to use StateStats
- Select a metric on the Map page to color states by value.
- Hover a state to see its value and ranking for the selected year.
- Click “Add to Compare” to jump into the Graph page and analyze trends.
- Toggle normalization to compare relative changes over time.
ABOUT THE CREATOR
Built by
Jason Conklin
Creator of StateStats
B.S. Computer Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
I created StateStats to make U.S. state-level data easier to explore, compare, and trust—without needing spreadsheets or complicated tools. I enjoy combining clean design with public data so that students, journalists, and policy-curious citizens can quickly see how states differ over time.
My goal is to keep this site clear, transparent, and genuinely useful as new metrics and years of data are added.
Learn more about Jason at jasonconklin.dev.