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 Experiences of U.S. Adults Who Don’t Have Children
Some 57% of adults under 50 who say they are unlikely to have kids say a major reason is they just don’t want to. Among those ages 50 and older, 31% cite this as a reason.
Are children better off when one parent has a job or when both do? U.S. teens differ in their views
In the U.S., 43% of teenagers say children are better off when one parent doesn’t have a job and focuses on the family.
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U.S. adults in their 20s and 30s plan to have fewer children than in the past
These declines in the number of children adults plan to have occurred almost entirely in the last decade.
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Same-Sex Parents Raising Kids
Same-sex parents discuss their unique challenges and paths to parenthood, as well the support they’ve received from their families, friends and communities.
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Same-Sex Marriage Around the World
Sort through nearly 40 jurisdictions that have enacted laws allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry.
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How connected do Americans feel to their neighbors?
When it comes to trust, 44% of adults say they trust all or most of the people in their neighborhood.
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Americans’ Trust in One Another
Americans trust each other less than they did a few decades ago. We explore why this is, and why some are more trusting than others.
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The shares of young adults living with parents vary widely across the U.S.
In 2023, 18% of adults ages 25 to 34 were living in a parent’s home. Young men were more likely than young women to do so (20% vs. 15%).
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Best age to get married, have a child, buy a home and retire? Here’s what Americans say
Among those who say there is a best age, many say it’s ideal to get married, have a child and buy a home between the ages of 25 and 34.
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What Age Do People Around the World Think Is Best to Reach Major Life Milestones?
People in mostly middle-income survey countries say it’s ideal to start a family and own a home by 30, and retire by 60.
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U.S. adults differ in how much they say certain things should be emphasized for boys and girls
Similar shares of adults say there’s too little emphasis on encouraging boys and girls to be leaders.
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The Gender Gap in Teen Experiences
Teen girls and boys in the U.S. face different pressures and report different experiences at school, though they have many of the same goals in life.
