Householder-partner relationships do not capture every romantic relationship within or outside a household. These are households, not people. The denominator includes households without a couple.
Measure definition and provenance Unit, denominator, population and source terms
Cohabiting-couple households share
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| Year | Cohabiting-couple households share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7.2 ± 0.04 | — |
| 2022 | 7.3 ± 0.04 | — |
| 2023 | 7.2 ± 0.05 | — |
| 2024 | 7.2 ± 0.04 | — |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 1-year estimates. Calculations identified as CouplesData.
Interpretation and revisions
Householder-partner relationships do not capture every romantic relationship within or outside a household. These are households, not people. The denominator includes households without a couple.
MOEs use 90% confidence. Derived proportions use Census approximation formulas; national medians are imported directly, not calculated from states.
Initial publication: October 1, 2026. Corrections log. Review was assisted by automation and is not an independent expert review.