4. Americans are behind on rent

Nearly 1-in-5 renters are behind on rent, one year into the pandemic.

• Data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that states like Delaware and Michigan were hit hardest, with a quarter of their renters unable to catch up on payments, while other states hover between 10%–20%.

Why it matters: As NPR points out, renters are getting evicted, with sometimes deadly consequences.