American Women, 2003

Facts and Figures about American Women's History, 2003, from the U.S. Census Bureau

15: In 2000, was the median age of women at the time of their first marriage? 

Answer: 25.1 years

In 1970?

Answer: 20.8 years

Women, on average, are 1.7 years younger than men the first time they marry.

Source:
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2001/cb01-113.html

Next:

16: In 2000, what percentage of adult women were

(a) currently married (includes women who were separated or who were married to an absent spouse)?

(b) never married?

(c) divorced?

(d) widowed?

(The total is 100%.)

> Answer

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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