Changing Shape Of The U.S. Family

Analysis of Census 2000 data uncovers the changing shape of U.S. families and trends such as the increase in the percentage of the population living alone.

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May 15, 2001, 10:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The number of Americans living alone grew rapidly in the 1990s, for the first time surpassing the number of married couples with children, according to census data released today.These and other numbers from the 2000 head count point to the redefinition of the American household in recent decades and the shrinking dominance of married-with-children families."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Married-With-Children Still Fading

Tuesday, May 15, 2001 in The Washington Post

Social / Demographics United States

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