Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Study: Marriage Declines Among Americans
A new study shows many Americans are choosing not to get married.
About 1 in 4 people surveyed say they don't want to marry.
Researchers found that people are focusing more on being independent and personal growth instead.
The study also showed that people are starting to think that marriage isn't needed in today's society.
This trend suggests that less people are getting married and the amount of married adults have decreased since the 1960s.
A study indicates an increase in people choosing to stay single.
One in four Americans believe marriage isn't for them.
39% of respondents agreed that marriage is becoming obsolete.
In 1960, 72% of adults were married, compared to 52% in 2008.
Younger generations prioritize personal growth and independence.
- Who
- Americans
- What
- Study on marriage trends
- When
- Ongoing, with data from 1978 to the present
- Where
- USA
- Why
- To understand changing attitudes toward marriage
- Study Source
- Pew Research Center
- Main Finding
- 1 in 4 Americans may not marry
- Year Survey Began
- 1978
- Agreeing with Obsolete Premise
- 39% of respondents agree
- Married Adults in 1960
- 72%
- Married Adults in 2008
- 52%