Curious to know about the US divorce statistics from 2000-2017? Find out how men and woman compare in marriage and divorce rates, and whether divorce rates have increased or decreased.
Provisional number of divorces and annulments and rate in the United States (2000-2017)
2017 is the most recent year for which statistics are available.
Number of divorces/annulments: (44 reporting States and D.C.)
Divorce/annulment rate: 3.2 per 1,000 total population (44 reporting States and D.C.)
Provisional number of marriages and rate in the United States (2000-2017)
2017 is the most recent year for which statistics are available.
Number of marriages: 2,245,404
Marriage rate: 6.9 per 1,000 total population
Note: Rates for 2001-2009 have been revised and are based on intercensal population estimates from the 2000 and 2010 censuses. Populations for 2010 rates are based on the 2010 Census.
Source: CDC/NCHS National Vital Statistics System.
Women’s and Men’s Marital Status, 2000-2017
Note: Married includes separated and married spouse absent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, Annual Social and Economic Supplements, 2000 to 2017.
Marriage and Divorce Rates for Men and Women
Marriage rate for women 15 years and over: 17.0 per 1,000 women
Divorce rate for women 15 years and over: 8.7 per 1,000 women
Marriage rate for men 15 years and over: 18.1 per 1,000 men
Divorce rate for men 15 years and over: 8.1 per 1,000 men
In 2014, Montana had the highest rate of divorce among men in the country, sitting at 12.2 divorces for every 1,000 men. Idaho had the highest rate of divorce among women, with 14.4 divorces per 1,000 women.
The percentage of married-couple families has stayed consistent throughout the years. Currently, 47.9% of households have married-couple families. For the last 10 years, Utah and Idaho have had the highest numbers of families consisting of married couples.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 American Community Survey.
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