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Men and women are marrying later

Since the 1960s, men and women have been increasingly marrying later. The median age at first marriage has risen to nearly 29 years for men and to more than 26 years for women.

Median age at first marriage

Men and women are marrying later

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2011.

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