Marriage rates have rebounded in the United States since the pandemic, with an average of 6.2 weddings taking place for every one thousand Americans. This is the highest number since 2018 and is expected to continue to rise. Nevada remains the state with the highest marriage rate, with an average of 25.9 marriages per 1,000 people. However, New Jersey ranks fifth-worst in the country for marriage rates, with only 5.1 marriages per one thousand people. This is a significant decline from 2000, when Nevada had the highest marriage rate and New Jersey had a marriage rate of 14.3 per 1,000 people. The decline in marriage rates in New Jersey is attributed to a number of factors, including the state’s high population density, which makes it difficult for young adults to find affordable housing and establish stable careers. Additionally, the state’s high divorce rate and the increasing number of young adults who are choosing to cohabitate or remain single have also contributed to the decline. Marriage counselors believe that busy career-minded young people do not have the time or the energy to marry. Most of the younger adults have seen divorce and breakup firsthand and that has also added to their choice of either waiting, postponing, or never marrying.
Marriage Rates Rebound in the US, But New Jersey Ranks Low
