Median age at first marriage (female)
United StatesAge in years; ACS 1-year estimates
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| Year | Median age at first marriage (female) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28.6 ± 0.20 | — |
| 2022 | 28.6 ± 0.10 | — |
| 2023 | 28.7 ± 0.20 | — |
| 2024 | 28.8 ± 0.20 | — |
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- What is the U.S. marriage rate?
Recorded marriage events per 1,000 residents, with national history and state reporting notes.
- At what age do people first marry?
Median age at first marriage in the United States and states, with ACS uncertainty.
- Who is married, divorced or never married?
Five exclusive marital-status categories, age-15+ populations and compatible place comparisons.
- How many people married in the past year?
Survey-reported recent marriage among residents, kept separate from recorded wedding events.
- How long have current marriages lasted?
Median duration of ongoing marriages, with the limits of a cross-sectional survey measure.
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