Rising Number of U.S. Households Are Headed by Married Same-Sex Couples
The number of households headed by same-sex couples in the U.S. has risen steadily, but they represent a small share of all married couples.
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The number of households headed by same-sex couples in the U.S. has risen steadily, but they represent a small share of all married couples.
In 2023, over 1.8 million Americans divorced. Additionally, a third of Americans who have ever been married have also experienced divorce.
Over half of Americans (53%) now say fewer people choosing to have children in the future would negatively impact the United States.
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Sort through nearly 40 jurisdictions that have enacted laws allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry.