2014-09-23-皮尤-Record_Share_of_Americans_Have_Never_Married_46页_694kb

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In 2012, one-in-five U.S. adults aged 25+ had never married, the highest rate on record, up from 9% in 1960. This trend is driven by later marriage ages, economic pressures, and shifting social values.
Men are more likely than women to be never-married (23% vs. 17% in 2012), with the gender gap widening due to men marrying later or not at all.
Racial disparities are pronounced: the never-married share quadrupled among blacks (9% to 36%) while it doubled for whites (8% to 16%).
Public attitudes are divided: 46% believe society is better off with marriage as a priority, but younger adults (ages 18-29) are less traditional, with 67% favoring other life priorities.
Financial insecurity and difficulty finding a suitable partner are key reasons young adults remain unmarried, with fewer young men employed, reducing marriage prospects.
By age 45-54 in 2030, projections estimate that 25% of young adults (ages 25-34 in 2010) may remain never-married, a modern record high, reflecting delayed marriage rates.
Never-married women prioritize a partner with a steady job (78%), while men emphasize shared views on child-rearing; educational attainment has risen more for women, altering demographics.
Public support for marriage persists (52% very/mostly important), but with variations by age, education, and race, reflecting evolving societal norms.

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