White Americans are the least likely to live in multigenerational households

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March 22, 2022

1. The demographics of multigenerational households

White Americans are the least likely to live in multigenerational households

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White Americans are the least likely to live in multigenerational households

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1. The demographics of multigenerational households
U.S. population in multigenerational households quadrupled since 1971
Among young adults, men more likely than women to live in multigenerational homes
Residents of multigenerational households are less likely to be poor than those in other living situations
Unemployed and disabled workers less likely to be poor if they live in multigenerational households

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