Interesting Marriage Statistics

Statistics can provide some unique insights into our current culture related to marriage. Here are some stats you may find interesting:

Marriage Rates and Age:

• The average age for a first marriage in the United States is approximately 30 for men and 28 for women.

What we’re seeing is many people are waiting until they’re a bit older to get married these days. Many factors could be causing this, but it appears people are not feeling the need to rush into marriage at a young age.

Divorce Rates:

• About 39% of marriages in the United States end in divorce.

Harsh reality, but not quite as bad as the usual “50%” you hear.

Cohabitation:

• About 70% of couples live together before getting married.

There may be some benefits to living together prior to getting married. Most people are now cohabitating prior to marriage. At least you get to see where they put their dirty clothes before committing to marriage…

Second Marriages:

• The divorce rate for second marriages in the U.S. is around 60%.

Getting divorced becomes easier a second time. Our goal is to help you get it right the first time.

Benefits of Marriage:

• Married individuals tend to have better physical and mental health compared to their unmarried counterparts.

The research is clear. Being married (in a healthy marriage) can provide so many benefits.

Marital Satisfaction:

• Couples who undergo premarital counseling report higher levels of marital satisfaction and lower rates of divorce.

Not my stats, but sure does help validate what I do! On a personal note, I’ve seen the value of premarital preparation firsthand and the unbelievable value it can offer couples.

Economic Impact of Marriage:

• Married couples tend to have higher household incomes and greater wealth accumulation than single individuals.

Nice to know that most married couples enjoy greater financial success!

Where did these stats come from? Click below for more info:

Sources

1. Pew Research Center: The Decline of Marriage And Rise of New Families

2. National Center for Health Statistics: Marriage Rates in the U.S.

3. American Psychological Association: Marriage and Divorce

4. Pew Research Center: Living Together vs. Marriage

5. U.S. Census Bureau: Divorce Rates

6. Harvard Health Publishing: Marriage and Health

7. Institute for Family Studies: Education and Marriage

8. Journal of Family Psychology: Premarital Counseling Benefits

9. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Nonmarital Childbearing

10. Brookings Institution: Economic Benefits of Marriage

Ready to dive into premarital preparation or counseling?