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

17: In 2000, what percentage of wives earned at least $5,000 more per year than their husbands?

Answer: 15%

What was the percentage in unmarried-partner households?

Answer: 22%

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

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18: In 2000, what percentage of wives living in married-couple households who had higher levels of education than their husbands?

What was the percentage in unmarried-partner households?

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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