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%.)

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

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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?

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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