Jun 10, 2024 - News
Ohioans are putting a ring on it
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Just over 31% of Ohioans over 15 years old have tied the knot at least once as of 2022, American Community Survey data shows.
Why it matters: June is a popular wedding month and plenty of Ohioans might be adding to that statistic in the coming weeks.
State of play: Ohio's marriage rate is middle of the pack compared to the other 49 states.
- Wyoming has the highest with 34.6% of residents that have gotten married, with Rhode Island last at 28.5%. Maybe it's too small for residents to find a suitable partner.
The big picture: Though marital status is a strong predictor of economic well being, data shows Americans are forgoing or delaying marriage.
- The marriage rate over the last 50 years dropped by nearly 60%, and divorce is now more widely accepted in the U.S.
- Separately, more Americans are living alone, as the country faces an isolation and loneliness crisis.