Marriage rates have increased in the US since the pandemic, but New Jersey continues to have low marriage rates, ranking fifth-worst in the country. Despite the rebound, the overall trend is a decline in marriage as adults wait longer to tie the knot. Nevada remains the state with the highest marriage rate, while New Jersey has experienced a significant decline since 2000. Factors such as busy schedules, career focus, and fear of divorce have contributed to the decline in marriage rates among young adults in New Jersey.