National Center for Family and Marriage Research
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NCFMR provides scientific leadership and intellectual energy to support inter-disciplinary, policy-relevant research on American families. https://www.bgsu.edu/ncfmr.html.
📊 New #FamilyProfile from @ncfmr-bgsu.bsky.social
In 2023, about 380,000 U.S. children (0.7%) lived in households headed by a same-sex couple.
Learn more 👉 doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
#LGBTQFamilies #Demography #NCFMR
In 2023, about 380,000 U.S. children (0.7%) lived in households headed by a same-sex couple.
Learn more 👉 doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
#LGBTQFamilies #Demography #NCFMR
November 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
📊 New #FamilyProfile from @ncfmr-bgsu.bsky.social
In 2023, about 380,000 U.S. children (0.7%) lived in households headed by a same-sex couple.
Learn more 👉 doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
#LGBTQFamilies #Demography #NCFMR
In 2023, about 380,000 U.S. children (0.7%) lived in households headed by a same-sex couple.
Learn more 👉 doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
#LGBTQFamilies #Demography #NCFMR
The U.S. marriage–divorce ratio rose to 2.42 in 2024—its highest level since 2008. That’s about 2.4 marriages for every 1 divorce.
See the full analysis → doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
#Marriage #Divorce #FamilyDemography
See the full analysis → doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
#Marriage #Divorce #FamilyDemography
October 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The U.S. marriage–divorce ratio rose to 2.42 in 2024—its highest level since 2008. That’s about 2.4 marriages for every 1 divorce.
See the full analysis → doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
#Marriage #Divorce #FamilyDemography
See the full analysis → doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
#Marriage #Divorce #FamilyDemography
💔 The U.S. refined divorce rate in 2024 was 14.2 per 1,000 married women, down slightly from 14.4 in 2023.
Nearly a million women divorced nationwide.
Read more → doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
Nearly a million women divorced nationwide.
Read more → doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
October 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
💔 The U.S. refined divorce rate in 2024 was 14.2 per 1,000 married women, down slightly from 14.4 in 2023.
Nearly a million women divorced nationwide.
Read more → doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
Nearly a million women divorced nationwide.
Read more → doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
⚭ Marriage in the U.S. varies widely. In 2024, the national refined marriage rate was 31.2 per 1,000 unmarried women. Utah ranked highest (51.7), Delaware lowest (20.1). 📖 Read the new @NCFMR Family Profile → doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
October 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
⚭ Marriage in the U.S. varies widely. In 2024, the national refined marriage rate was 31.2 per 1,000 unmarried women. Utah ranked highest (51.7), Delaware lowest (20.1). 📖 Read the new @NCFMR Family Profile → doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
👶 Average age at first birth hit 27.5 in 2023 — the highest ever. By education: 21 yrs (doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
September 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
👶 Average age at first birth hit 27.5 in 2023 — the highest ever. By education: 21 yrs (doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
👶 In 1960, most women had their first child by age 22. By 2023, the median was 27. Education plays a role: doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
September 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
👶 In 1960, most women had their first child by age 22. By 2023, the median was 27. Education plays a role: doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
💍 Families take many forms. In 2023, about 1 in 8 newlyweds were in a LAT marriage—up from 1 in 20 in 1980. Younger couples (15–24) had the highest share to live apart (27%). 📖 See the new @NCFMR Family Profile → doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
September 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
💍 Families take many forms. In 2023, about 1 in 8 newlyweds were in a LAT marriage—up from 1 in 20 in 1980. Younger couples (15–24) had the highest share to live apart (27%). 📖 See the new @NCFMR Family Profile → doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
In a new Family Profile, we examine newlywed same-sex and different-sex couples according to marital history and age at first marriage. Check it out here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
July 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
In a new Family Profile, we examine newlywed same-sex and different-sex couples according to marital history and age at first marriage. Check it out here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
The share of same-sex couples was highest in Washington, D.C. (8.21%), followed by Vermont at 2.70%. The state with the lowest share of same-sex couples was South Dakota (0.59%). Learn more in our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
July 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The share of same-sex couples was highest in Washington, D.C. (8.21%), followed by Vermont at 2.70%. The state with the lowest share of same-sex couples was South Dakota (0.59%). Learn more in our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
Our newest Family Profile examines the age composition of same-sex and different-sex couples. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
June 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Our newest Family Profile examines the age composition of same-sex and different-sex couples. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
There were 63,687 new marriages among same-sex couples in 2019, compared to 60,046 in 2021 and 72,835 in 2023. Check out our new Family Profile on newlywed same-sex couples here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
June 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
There were 63,687 new marriages among same-sex couples in 2019, compared to 60,046 in 2021 and 72,835 in 2023. Check out our new Family Profile on newlywed same-sex couples here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
Today marks the 10th anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges. Explore our Fast Facts on same-sex couples and dive into our latest Family Profiles highlighting same-sex families: www.bgsu.edu/ncfmr/resour....
June 26, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Today marks the 10th anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges. Explore our Fast Facts on same-sex couples and dive into our latest Family Profiles highlighting same-sex families: www.bgsu.edu/ncfmr/resour....
In this new Family Profile, we chart union and childbearing characteristics of women aged 40-44 from 2000 to 2024, drawing on the Current Population Survey June Fertility Supplement. Learn more here doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
June 24, 2025 at 11:04 AM
In this new Family Profile, we chart union and childbearing characteristics of women aged 40-44 from 2000 to 2024, drawing on the Current Population Survey June Fertility Supplement. Learn more here doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
Using the 1979 and 2024 Current Population Survey June Fertility Supplement, we examine the share of women aged 40-44 who ever had a birth and ever married by race/ethnicity and educational attainment. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
June 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Using the 1979 and 2024 Current Population Survey June Fertility Supplement, we examine the share of women aged 40-44 who ever had a birth and ever married by race/ethnicity and educational attainment. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
In our new Family Profile, we chart forty years of change in the median age at first marriage and birth. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
June 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
In our new Family Profile, we chart forty years of change in the median age at first marriage and birth. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
In this new Family Profile, drawing on the Current Population Survey June 2024 Fertility Supplement, we estimate the number of children born to women aged 45-50 overall and according to race/ethnicity and educational attainment. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
June 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
In this new Family Profile, drawing on the Current Population Survey June 2024 Fertility Supplement, we estimate the number of children born to women aged 45-50 overall and according to race/ethnicity and educational attainment. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
Our new Family Profile, “Forty Years of Change in Adulthood Milestones Among 30-34 Year Olds,” explores trends in independent living, marriage, full-time employment, completed education, and homeownership. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
June 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Our new Family Profile, “Forty Years of Change in Adulthood Milestones Among 30-34 Year Olds,” explores trends in independent living, marriage, full-time employment, completed education, and homeownership. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
The U.S. median age at first marriage remains at record highs for both men and women, but there's significant variation across states. Read our latest Family Profile to learn more: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
May 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The U.S. median age at first marriage remains at record highs for both men and women, but there's significant variation across states. Read our latest Family Profile to learn more: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
About 6% of older adult households were cohabiting in 2023. Check out our latest Family Profile on older adult cohabiting and married couples here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
April 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
About 6% of older adult households were cohabiting in 2023. Check out our latest Family Profile on older adult cohabiting and married couples here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
Our latest Family Profile examines the share of same-sex married and cohabiting couples raising children. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
April 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Our latest Family Profile examines the share of same-sex married and cohabiting couples raising children. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
In this new Family Profile, we estimate the first divorce rate by race/ethnicity for men and women. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
March 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
In this new Family Profile, we estimate the first divorce rate by race/ethnicity for men and women. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
Our new Family Profile examines the prevalence of cohabitation among men and women according to age. Check it out here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
March 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Our new Family Profile examines the prevalence of cohabitation among men and women according to age. Check it out here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
Remarriage rates have declined over time, dropping from 48.9 to 34.4 per 1,000 men and from 25.2 to 18.5 per 1,000 women in 2023. Learn more in our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
March 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Remarriage rates have declined over time, dropping from 48.9 to 34.4 per 1,000 men and from 25.2 to 18.5 per 1,000 women in 2023. Learn more in our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
The first divorce rate has declined over time, dropping from 16.9 to 11.5 per 1,000 men and from 18.7 to 13.4 per 1,000 women in 2023. Explore our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
February 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The first divorce rate has declined over time, dropping from 16.9 to 11.5 per 1,000 men and from 18.7 to 13.4 per 1,000 women in 2023. Explore our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf...
Since 2008, the first marriage rate has declined slightly, with men's rates dropping from 43.9 to 41.2 and women's from 49.8 to 45.4 per 1,000 never-married individuals. To learn more about the first marriage rate, explore our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....
February 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Since 2008, the first marriage rate has declined slightly, with men's rates dropping from 43.9 to 41.2 and women's from 49.8 to 45.4 per 1,000 never-married individuals. To learn more about the first marriage rate, explore our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....