Growing number of childfree households in the U.S.
The results of the 2000 Census are in and it looks like childfree househoulds are on the rise.
This Baltimore Sun article says:
For the first time, single adults outnumber couples with children as the most common type of household in the United States, according to new figures from the 2000 Census.
In 1990, couples with children were the most prevalent family type, followed by singles, childless couples and single parents.
And:
The report, based on new tabulations of the 2000 and 1990 tallies, found that solo households grew 21 percent over the decade, while the next-largest category, married couples without children, grew by only 11 percent. As a result, couples with children - married or unmarried - now make up 31.3 percent of all homes. Individuals make up 31.6 percent.
This Baltimore Sun article says:
For the first time, single adults outnumber couples with children as the most common type of household in the United States, according to new figures from the 2000 Census.
In 1990, couples with children were the most prevalent family type, followed by singles, childless couples and single parents.
And:
The report, based on new tabulations of the 2000 and 1990 tallies, found that solo households grew 21 percent over the decade, while the next-largest category, married couples without children, grew by only 11 percent. As a result, couples with children - married or unmarried - now make up 31.3 percent of all homes. Individuals make up 31.6 percent.
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