Never married
% of adults ages 50 and older who have never been married, by race/ethnicity
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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Never married
% of adults ages 50 and older who have never been married, by race/ethnicity
| Year | White | Black | Hispanic | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7% | 7% | 7% | 11% |
| 1980 | 5% | 7% | 7% | 6% |
| 1990 | 5% | 8% | 7% | 4% |
| 2000 | 5% | 10% | 7% | 5% |
| 2010 | 7% | 17% | 10% | 5% |
| 2019 | 8% | 21% | 12% | 6% |
| 2024 | 8% | 21% | 12% | 7% |
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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