U.S. Census Bureau
American Default tracks indicators using data from U.S. Census Bureau, including Business AI Adoption Rate, Difficulty Paying Usual Household Expenses, and Family Income Inequality (Gini). This page links to the indicators and the source website. Data is updated automatically by our daily pipeline.
Indicators from U.S. Census Bureau
| Indicator | Reading | Trend | Frequency | ADI Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business AI Adoption Rate | 10% Last verified 2025-09 | Historical | Event-driven | Context |
| Difficulty Paying Usual Household Expenses | 21.3% Current | — | Biweekly | Context |
| Family Income Inequality (Gini) | 0.46 Current | ▬ stable | Annual | Context |
| Median Sale Price of New Houses (US) | $410.7K Current | ▬ stable | Quarterly | Context |
How We Get This Data
Attribution & Licensing
Data attributed to: U.S. Census Bureau
Official source: https://www.census.gov/
The tracked U.S. government data is generally public-domain material. Check the linked agency source and any republisher terms for exceptions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does American Default track from U.S. Census Bureau?
American Default tracks indicators using data from U.S. Census Bureau, including Business AI Adoption Rate, Difficulty Paying Usual Household Expenses, and Family Income Inequality (Gini). This page links to the indicators and the source website.
How often is U.S. Census Bureau data measured?
U.S. Census Bureau data is updated automatically by our daily pipeline. Observation frequency varies by indicator: event-driven, biweekly, annual, quarterly.
Is U.S. Census Bureau data free to use?
The tracked U.S. government data is generally public-domain material. Check the linked agency source and any republisher terms for exceptions.
What American Distress Index components use U.S. Census Bureau data?
U.S. Census Bureau indicators provide supplementary context for household financial distress tracking but are not directly in the ADI composite calculation.