Data By Topic - Women in the States

The Status of Women in the States provides data on women’s progress in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the United States overall. The data can be used to raise awareness, improve policies, and promote women’s equality.

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Press Releases

New State Grades on the Economic Status of Women Show Stagnant or Declining Progress in Most States

Women now make up a larger share of educators than they have in decades. https://t.co/rj5dV3ZegV @aliaemily #education
The nature of work is changing and paid leave policies may be lagging behind. @ABetterBalance's new policy brief se… https://t.co/bAwzX6qMaH
Just 12% of inventors with a U.S. patent are women https://t.co/sdH0mjoNka @JillianBerman
Gov. Murphy signed into law Tuesday an extensive expansion of New Jersey’s paid family leave program, allowing work… https://t.co/ZanYDxolXe
Just 12% of inventors with a U.S. patent are women https://t.co/fTFBLtatvz @JillianBerman

Women in the States

Political Participation

Employment & Earnings

Work & Family

Poverty & Opportunity

Reproductive Rights

Health & Well-Being

Violence & Safety