Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Percentage of Married Couples Hits Record Low; Only 51 Percent of American Adults Now Married

The Slate website reports that the percentage of married Americans has fallen to a record low -- thus reflecting an evolving shift in attitudes about the role of marriage in society -- according to a new census analysis released today (December 14, 2011) by the Pew Research Center.

Today's report shows that married couples are on the brink of becoming the minority, with only 51 percent of American adults currently married. That figure is down from 57 percent in the year 2000.

A 2010 Pew survey found that more than 40 percent of adults under 30 considered the institution of marriage to be outdated.

Pew also found in its survey released today that college graduates are much more likely to get married. Over two-thirds of college graduates are married, while less than half of adults without a college degree are wed.

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