Source sex and householder relationship categories are retained; they do not establish sexual orientation or gender identity. Small estimates can have substantial sampling uncertainty. All households is the denominator.
Measure definition and provenance Unit, denominator, population and source terms
Same-sex married-couple households share
United StatesAll households
View data table and reporting notes
| Year | Same-sex married-couple households share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.6 ± 0.01 | — |
| 2022 | 0.6 ± 0.01 | — |
| 2023 | 0.6 ± 0.01 | — |
| 2024 | 0.6 ± 0.01 | — |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 1-year estimates. Calculations identified as CouplesData.
Interpretation and revisions
Source sex and householder relationship categories are retained; they do not establish sexual orientation or gender identity. Small estimates can have substantial sampling uncertainty. All households is the denominator.
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.