Singles Surpass Families

The Census Bureau reports that for the first time more single households exist than couples with children households.

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August 18, 2005, 2:00 PM PDT

The US Census Bureau has concluded that, for the first time, the number of households consisting of 1 single adult exceeds the number of "married with children" households. Single households grew 21% from 1990 to 2000 to become the most common type of household in the U.S. This has affected housing patterns and provided a market for more single-serve items.

Thanks to Amanda Kennedy

FULL STORY: Home Alone: Households of Singles Go to First in U.S.

Thursday, August 18, 2005 in The Hartford Courant

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