Currently married
% of adults ages 25 and older who are currently married, by education
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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Currently married
% of adults ages 25 and older who are currently married, by education
| Year | Less than high school | HS grad | Some college | Bachelor’s+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 69% | 81% | 78% | 79% |
| 1980 | 64% | 75% | 71% | 72% |
| 1990 | 57% | 67% | 67% | 69% |
| 2000 | 55% | 63% | 64% | 69% |
| 2010 | 48% | 55% | 57% | 66% |
| 2019 | 48% | 50% | 54% | 64% |
| 2024 | 48% | 50% | 54% | 64% |
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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