The U.S. marriage–divorce ratio rose to 2.42 in 2024—its highest level since 2008. That’s about 2.4 marriages for every 1 divorce. See the full analysis → doi.org/10.25035/ncf... #Marriage #Divorce #FamilyDemography

💔 The U.S. refined divorce rate in 2024 was 14.2 per 1,000 married women, down slightly from 14.4 in 2023. Nearly a million women divorced nationwide. Read more → doi.org/10.25035/ncf...

⚭ Marriage in the U.S. varies widely. In 2024, the national refined marriage rate was 31.2 per 1,000 unmarried women. Utah ranked highest (51.7), Delaware lowest (20.1). 📖 Read the new @NCFMR Family Profile → doi.org/10.25035/ncf...

👶 Average age at first birth hit 27.5 in 2023 — the highest ever. By education: 21 yrs (<HS) vs 33 yrs (Doctoral). By geography: 24.5 in Mississippi vs 30.8 in DC. 📖 Explore the new @NCFMR Profile → doi.org/10.25035/ncf...

👶 In 1960, most women had their first child by age 22. By 2023, the median was 27. Education plays a role: <HS = 20 yrs vs BA+ = 31 yrs. 📖 See the new @NCFMR Profile → doi.org/10.25035/ncf...

💍 Families take many forms. In 2023, about 1 in 8 newlyweds were in a LAT marriage—up from 1 in 20 in 1980. Younger couples (15–24) had the highest share to live apart (27%). 📖 See the new @NCFMR Family Profile → doi.org/10.25035/ncf...

In a new Family Profile, we examine newlywed same-sex and different-sex couples according to marital history and age at first marriage. Check it out here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

The share of same-sex couples was highest in Washington, D.C. (8.21%), followed by Vermont at 2.70%. The state with the lowest share of same-sex couples was South Dakota (0.59%). Learn more in our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

Another new paper on fertility intentions! Using @nchatstudy.bsky.social data, we consider whether cohabiting & married people's short-term fertility intentions are subjective perceptions of well-being. The answer? Yes! 1/ link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

Our newest Family Profile examines the age composition of same-sex and different-sex couples. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

There were 63,687 new marriages among same-sex couples in 2019, compared to 60,046 in 2021 and 72,835 in 2023. Check out our new Family Profile on newlywed same-sex couples here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

In honor of today, check out this #freshout grand review of the demographic LGBT family lit. From data gains to persistent gaps, we trace how family structures, identities, and outcomes are (and aren’t) captured in mainstream research. #LGBTQ #Demography #FamilyStudies w/ @chrisajulian.bsky.social

4% of marriages each year are now to same-sex marriage! 10 years of love wins! www.bgsu.edu/ncfmr/resour...

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges. Explore our Fast Facts on same-sex couples and dive into our latest Family Profiles highlighting same-sex families: www.bgsu.edu/ncfmr/resour....

In this new Family Profile, we chart union and childbearing characteristics of women aged 40-44 from 2000 to 2024, drawing on the Current Population Survey June Fertility Supplement. Learn more here doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

Using the 1979 and 2024 Current Population Survey June Fertility Supplement, we examine the share of women aged 40-44 who ever had a birth and ever married by race/ethnicity and educational attainment. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

Check out profiles of marriages to same-sex couples. In 2023 there were newly 73,000 marriages to same-sex couples, representing about 4% of all marriages that year. www.bgsu.edu/ncfmr/resour...

Want to know more about same-sex couples? Check out our work. www.bgsu.edu/content/dam/...

In our new Family Profile, we chart forty years of change in the median age at first marriage and birth. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

In this new Family Profile, drawing on the Current Population Survey June 2024 Fertility Supplement, we estimate the number of children born to women aged 45-50 overall and according to race/ethnicity and educational attainment. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf...

Our new Family Profile, “Forty Years of Change in Adulthood Milestones Among 30-34 Year Olds,” explores trends in independent living, marriage, full-time employment, completed education, and homeownership. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

I want to talk population panic & understanding demography. New estimates from @ncfmr-bgsu.bsky.social on completed fertility in the US show that, among women 45-50 in 2024, about 15% were childless. Two-thirds of women had 2 or more children. 1/ doi.org/10.25035/ncf...

The U.S. median age at first marriage remains at record highs for both men and women, but there's significant variation across states. Read our latest Family Profile to learn more: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

About 6% of older adult households were cohabiting in 2023. Check out our latest Family Profile on older adult cohabiting and married couples here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

Our latest Family Profile examines the share of same-sex married and cohabiting couples raising children. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

BGSU had a strong presence at #PAA2025, with 10 affiliates and 11 students participating in 32 sessions. Thanks to everyone who joined us—it was great connecting with you! We’re already looking forward to #PAA2026 in St. Louis. @popassocamerica.bsky.social

CFDR affiliates are taking @popassocamerica.bsky.social #PAA2025 by storm with 10 affiliates and 11 students in 32 conference sessions! Check out their program appearances: www.bgsu.edu/content/dam/....

In this new Family Profile, we estimate the first divorce rate by race/ethnicity for men and women. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

Our new Family Profile examines the prevalence of cohabitation among men and women according to age. Check it out here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

Remarriage rates have declined over time, dropping from 48.9 to 34.4 per 1,000 men and from 25.2 to 18.5 per 1,000 women in 2023. Learn more in our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

The first divorce rate has declined over time, dropping from 16.9 to 11.5 per 1,000 men and from 18.7 to 13.4 per 1,000 women in 2023. Explore our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf...

Since 2008, the first marriage rate has declined slightly, with men's rates dropping from 43.9 to 41.2 and women's from 49.8 to 45.4 per 1,000 never-married individuals. To learn more about the first marriage rate, explore our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

What to know the latest on marriage in the US? Check out our fast facts - www.bgsu.edu/content/dam/...

From 2015 to 2021, the marriage-divorce ratio remained steady at around two marriages per divorce (2.10–2.16). In 2023, it reached its highest level since ACS tracking began in 2008, with geographic variations. Explore more in our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

In 2023, the U.S. refined divorce rate ticked down slightly to 14.4 divorces per 1,000 married women from 14.6 in 2022. The rate varies across U.S. states. Explore our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

We're excited to be on Bluesky now! With 31.5 women marrying per 1,000 unmarried women, the U.S. refined marriage rate remained stable in 2023. However, there is geographic variation in the rate across the U.S. Check out our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....