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Most grandparents have 6 or fewer grandkids


Most grandparents have 6 or fewer grandkids
% of grandparents who had __ grandchildren, as of 2022-23
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Note: The survey was conducted from March 2022 to December 2023. It primarily surveyed people ages 50 and older.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of University of Michigan’s 2022 Health and Retirement Study.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER


Most grandparents have 6 or fewer grandkids
% of grandparents who had __ grandchildren, as of 2022-23
Number of grandchildrenShare
1 to 224%
3 to 643%
7 to 1019%
More than 1014%

Note: The survey was conducted from March 2022 to December 2023. It primarily surveyed people ages 50 and older.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of University of Michigan’s 2022 Health and Retirement Study.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER

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