American Women, 2003
Facts and Figures about American Women's History, 2003, from the U.S. Census Bureau
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)?
Answer: 55%
(b) never married?
Answer: 25%
(c) divorced?
Answer: 10%
(d) widowed?
Answer: 10%
(The total is 100%.)
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17: In 2000, what percentage of wives earned at least $5,000 more per year than their husbands?
What was the percentage in unmarried-partner households?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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