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DATA2GO.NYC
DATA2GO.NYC is a free, interactive tool that lets you explore over 400 indicators related to human well-being and inequality across New York City's nearly 200 neighborhoods.
Building Bright Futures in Greater Houston
Building Bright Futures in Greater Houston focuses on youth disconnection across 13 counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, and Wharton.
A Portrait of Newark
A Portrait of Newark is an extensive study of well-being across race, place, and gender, and youth disconnection across Newark, New Jersey.
Youth Disconnection Interactive Tool
Millions of young people in the United States are neither working nor in school. Explore the latest youth disconnection data for yourself in this interactive tool.
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A decade of stagnation: New data reveals Houston’s trouble getting some youth into school, workforce
"Houston prides itself on being a city of opportunity, but many young adults have seen little change to their prospects over the past decade."
Urban Edge, Kinder Institute for Urban Research | December 11, 2025Young people and Houston’s economy
"On Thursday’s show: As Houston grows, are large portions of the city’s younger population missing out on the economic opportunities? A recent report digs into that question."
Houston Matters, Houston Public Media | December 4, 2025In Houston, young mothers face some of the highest barriers for college and work in the U.S.
"And yet new analysis of census data reveals Houston’s economic wins are leaving its youngest residents behind. Since the pandemic, nearly 125,000 young adults in the greater Houston metro area are neither employed full-time nor in school."
The Texas Tribune | December 2, 2025
