For Valentine’s Day, facts about marriage and dating in the U.S.
Overall, 69% of Americans say they are married (51%), living with a partner (11%), or otherwise in a committed romantic relationship (8%).
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Overall, 69% of Americans say they are married (51%), living with a partner (11%), or otherwise in a committed romantic relationship (8%).
Most Americans (62%) own a pet, including 35% who have more than one. And nearly all U.S. pet owners (97%) say their pets are part of their family.
As people are living longer and many young adults struggle to gain financial independence, 23% of U.S. adults are in the “sandwich generation.”
Kamala Harris embodies trends that have been unfolding over recent decades. As a result, many Americans can see themselves in her story.
45% of Americans don’t think it makes a difference that there is growing variety in the types of family arrangements people live in.
A majority of Americans say they know only some of their neighbors, but far fewer say they know most of them.
The landscape of relationships in America has shifted dramatically in recent decades. Read eight facts about love and marriage in the country.
While the share of Americans who say they are lonely all or most of the time is small, the share rises significantly for some groups.
The share of U.S. children living with an unmarried parent has more than doubled since 1968, jumping from 13% to 32% in 2017.
In the past 10 years, the share of U.S. adults living without a spouse or partner has climbed to 42%, up from 39% in 2007.
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