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 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.
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Men, Women and Social Connections
While experiences with loneliness don’t differ much by gender, men seem to turn to their networks less often for connection and emotional support.
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Share of U.S. adults living without a romantic partner has ticked down in recent years
In 2023, 42% of adults were unpartnered, down from 44% in 2019. The decline in the share of adults who are unpartnered since 2019 has occurred across all age groups.
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The vast majority of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, but their traditions and activities vary widely
Turkey Day traditions, activities and even preferred dinnertimes vary.
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Among unmarried adults, women without children have as much wealth as single men
In 2022, single women without children had a median wealth of $87,200, while the typical single man had $82,100.
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5 facts about child care costs in the U.S.
Here are five key facts about child care costs in the U.S., including how parents and U.S. adults overall see the issue.
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How Americans See Men and Masculinity
Republican men stand out in views of their own masculinity, the impact of changing gender roles and men’s progress in recent decades.
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Friends, family and neighbors are Americans’ most common source of local news
About three-quarters of Americans (73%) say they often or sometimes get local news from friends, family and neighbors.
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A growing share of U.S. husbands and wives are roughly the same age
On average, husbands and wives were 2.2 years apart in age in 2022, down from 2.4 years in 2000 and 4.9 years in 1880.
