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.
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%.)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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