People & Society statistics
Households, population, education, and how society changes.
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Older householders statistics
The share of U.S. householders age 65 and older rose from 1 in 5 in 1975 to over 1 in 4 in 2025.
Households with children statistics
In 2025, about 37% of married-couple households included their own children under 18, down from 54% in 1975.
Young Adults Living With Parents: U.S. Statistics
Living with parents differs sharply between younger and older young adults. Compare the Census estimates and their definitions.
College Enrollment Statistics: The Fall 2023 Rebound
Compare enrollment growth across institution types and understand why fall headcounts differ from annual enrollment.
U.S. Population by Age: Children and Older Adults
Compare the population's median age and the shares of children and older adults, keeping overlapping age categories separate.
Marriage Statistics: Households and First-Marriage Age
Compare the married-couple share of households and median age at first marriage across half a century.
Average Household Size in the United States
The national household average is 2.53 people. Learn why household size, family size, and population per housing unit differ.
Living Alone Statistics: One-Person Households
One-person households account for a growing share of U.S. households. See the change and what it does—and does not—measure.