Change Indicator

Children in households by martial status of parents 2006-2010 to 2014-2018 in Delaware

Children in households by martial status of parents 2006-2010 to 2014-2018

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Note: Non-consecutive years appear adjacent in the trend line
because one or more years have been deselected.

Why This Indicator Matters

The composition of families in America is constantly changing, and as a result, the type of primary caregiver in children's lives varies widely. Families may be headed by biological parents, step-parents, foster parents or other relatives. The number of caregivers in a household also varies widely, and increasingly, single parents have become primary caregivers in many families. Single parenting comes with a variety of unique challenges and research indicates that children growing up in single parent households face an increased risk for cognitive, financial, social and emotional concerns.
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Definition and Source

PROVIDER

Definition

Data Source

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Table B09005

Last Updated

May 2022