Arkansans get married more than most
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Arkansas has the third-highest rate of people who have been married, according to data from the American Community Survey.
Why it matters: Marital status is a stronger predictor of American adult well-being than education, race, age and gender, according to newly released data from the Institute for Family Studies and Gallup, Axios' April Rubin reports.
- Household income adjustment has the biggest sway on wellbeing for individuals, and typically rises after marriage, when couples pool their resources.
Yes, but: Arkansas' divorce rate in 2022 was nearly 67% higher than the national average, with 11.5 divorces per 1,000 residents ages 15 and older compared to 6.9 nationally, according to census data.
By the numbers: 33.29% of Arkansans ages 15 and up are married or have been married. The only states with higher rates are Wyoming (34.60%) and Idaho (34.26%).
- Nationally, 31% of people ages 15 and up have been married.