America Counts: Stories about Families & Living Arrangements

Marital Histories Differ Between Native-Born and Foreign-Born Adults

New Census Bureau report reveals foreign-born people are more likely than native-born to marry, are older when they first marry and are less likely to remarry.

Love and Loss Among Older Adults

Nine in 10 adults ages 70 or older have married, but over half of women and a quarter of men ages 75 or older who have been married have experienced widowhood.

Number of Children Living Only With Their Mothers Has Doubled in Past 50 Years

Newly released Current Population Survey tables show the percentage of children under 18 who live with two parents declined since 1968.

Who Had Medical Debt in the United States?

Detailed tables from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Income and Program Participation provide a snapshot of households more likely to have medical debt in 2017.

How Do People in Same-Sex Couples Compare to Opposite-Sex Couples?

A U.S. Census Bureau interactive data visualization shows characteristics of same-sex couples at the state level.

Many American Households Use Stimulus Payments to Pay Down Debt

Millions of Americans are poised to receive a third stimulus check, one of the benefits of the American Rescue Plan Act. Many have used stimulus to pay debt.

Homeschooling on the Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey shows a substantial increase in homeschooling during COVID-19.

New Apartment Construction Declined Nationwide between 2017 and 2019

The Census Bureau’s Survey of Market Absorption of New Multifamily Units provides information on new apartment construction and rental costs.

Despite Unemployment Insurance, Many Households Struggle to Meet Basic Needs

The Household Pulse Survey shows that 31.2% of households that used unemployment insurance reported a very difficult time paying for usual household expenses.

Moms, Work and the Pandemic

New data show that there were 1.4 million more mothers not actively working for pay in January compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Fewer People Living in Poverty Areas in 2015-2019

The percentage of people living in poverty areas fell 6.6 percentage points since 2010-2014.

Demographic SNAPshot: Not Everyone Eligible for Food Assistance Program Receives Benefits

A new data visualization shows the demographic characteristics of people eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and those who receive it.

Young Adults Living Alone Report Anxiety, Depression During Pandemic

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey provides insight into the mental health and well-being of adults living alone during COVID-19.

Same-Sex Couples More Likely Than Opposite-Sex Couples to Have Both Members Working

The American Community Survey shows the impact of age, children and marital status on the employment of same-sex couples compared to opposite-sex couples.

U.S. Marriage and Divorce Rates Declined in Last 10 Years

Interactive data tool allows you to compare marriage and divorce rates across states for 2009 and 2019.

Can Data and Tech Help Solve Environmental Issues?

The Census Bureau's Opportunity Project celebrates its fifth anniversary with four tech development sprints to create solutions to environmental...

Gaps in the Wealth of Americans by Household Type in 2017

The recently released Survey of Income Program Participation shows household wealth gaps. Home equity and retirement accounts make up 61.7% of household wealth.

Children in Poverty Less Likely to Participate in Sports, Gifted Programs

New U.S. Census Bureau survey highlights the impact that poverty has on school-aged children’s involvement in extracurricular activities.

Fifteen Percent of Same-Sex Couples Have Children in Their Household

Male same-sex couples are more likely to adopt children than female same-sex couples.

Same-Sex Married Couples Have Higher Income Than Opposite-Sex Married Couples

The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey releases data on income and poverty levels of same-sex couples.