All Census Bureau demographic surveys collect information about same-sex couples. The level of detail collected varies, as well as the availability of other characteristics of the partners.
Working Papers
Updates to Collection and Editing of Household Relationship Measures
The paper details the new data collection and processing of household data in the Current Population Survey
Changes to Household Data in CPS
This presentation details new changes to household data in CPS, specifically the noted improvement in measuring same-sex families and greater family diversity.
Feasibility of Asking About SOGI in the CPS: Executive Summary
Cognitive testing and focus group results on the feasibility of adding sexual orientation and gender identity questions to the Current Population Survey.
Tables
Percentage of Same-Sex Couple Households by Selected Cities: 2017
This table accompanies the America Counts Piece, "Where Same-Sex Couples Live", released on September 18, 2019.
Characteristics of Same-Sex Couple Households: 2005 to Present
View and download these time series Same Sex Couple tables.
Hispanic Origin and Race of Coupled Households (CPH-T-4)
This CPH-T-4 table is from the 2010 Decennial Census.
Publications
Same-Sex Couple Households: 2019
Information about the characteristics and geographic distribution of same-sex couple households using data from the 2019 American Community Survey (ACS).
America’s Families and Living Arrangements: 2012
The goals of this report are to provide an updated picture of the composition of families and households and to describe trends in living arrangements.
Households and Families: 2010
Information on the number and types of living arrangements of American households in 2010.
America Counts