Recent statistics show that the majority of Americans are now single, which has significant implications for society and the family structure
From ‘I Do’ to ‘I Don’t’: Economic Shifts Behind The Majority of Americans Are Now Single
As many of you who follow my blog know, I am a self-proclaimed statistic geek. Or maybe my wife gets credit for dubbing me with that title. Nonetheless, I enjoyed reviewing the statistics as it relates to my divorce law practice.
For generations, most Americans have believed they will fall in love, get married, and raise children together. However, over the past 50 years, studies and statistics show us that is changing. The days of the nuclear family, a woman, man, and children, are no longer the norm. The most current Census Bureau report on marital status found that 49% of Americans are married, while 51% are single. Being single is defined as being separated, divorced, widowed, or never married. The percentage of single people is never married 67%, separated 3%, divorced 19%, and widowed 11%.
It is interesting to look at the age groups to see whether they have been married or remained single. Back in 1956, the median age for women … Read More... “Did You Know the Majority of Americans are Now Single? Consider These Statistics…”