Children living with two married parents
% of children younger than 18 who live with two married parents
Note: Refer to the methodology for definitions and further details.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000 decennial census, and 2010, 2019 and 2024 American Community Survey (IPUMS).
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Children living with two married parents
% of children younger than 18 who live with two married parents
| Year | All |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 82% |
| 1980 | 77% |
| 1990 | 72% |
| 2000 | 68% |
| 2010 | 63% |
| 2019 | 62% |
| 2024 | 63% |
Note: Refer to the methodology for definitions and further details.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000 decennial census, and 2010, 2019 and 2024 American Community Survey (IPUMS).
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