Change Indicator

% of families with children that are married-couple families in Hawaii

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Why This Indicator Matters

Family structure can impact access to economic and human resources. For example, married-couple families tend to have higher family income and more time to spend with their children compared to single-parent families.1

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Definition and Source

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Definition

Percent of families with own children under age 18 that are married-couple families

Data Source

U.S. Census Bureau, (various years), American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B11003

Technical Note:

Please note, the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates provide average characteristics aggregated over a 5-year period. The primary advantage of using multiyear estimates is the increased statistical reliability of the data for less populated areas and small population subgroups. However, 5-year estimates are less current than single year estimates (i.e., since they are derived from averages over five calendar years) and should not be compared to single year estimates. The Census Bureau suggests comparing periods that do not overlap, such as comparing 2007-2011 with 2012-2016, which means waiting longer to identify a trend (for more information, read the comparison guidance and Period Estimates in the American Community Survey). However, in areas undergoing fundamental shifts in the size or composition of the population, change may be so substantial that it will be obvious after only a few years. Please see the ACS handbook on Understanding and Using American Community Survey Data for more information. 

Following pandemic-related data collection disruptions, the Census Bureau revised its methodology to reduce nonresponse bias in data collected in 2020. After evaluating the effectiveness of this methodology, the Census Bureau determined the standard, full suite of 2016–2020 ACS 5-year data are fit for public release, government and business uses. To learn more about changes to the methodology, view the methodology user note.

 



Notes

1Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF). 2019. “2019 Kids Count Data Book: State Trends in Child Well-being.” Available here: https://www.aecf.org/m/resourcedoc/aecf-2019kidscountdatabook-2019.pdf.

% of families with children that are married-couple families.

Last Updated

December 2023