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US Marriage Rates Rebound to Pre-Pandemic Levels, CDC Reports

The CDC's latest data shows a significant increase in marriage rates in 2022, reaching numbers not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maribel Gutierrez, 66, left, holds hands with Emilse Gonzalez, 70, as they are married during a Valentine's Day group wedding ceremony on the steps of the Dade County Courthouse in Miami on Feb. 14, 2024.
Marriage rates were up in 2022 and divorce rates continued to drop, according to the data.
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Overview

  • Nearly 2.1 million marriages were recorded in 2022, marking a return to pre-pandemic levels.
  • The marriage rate in 2022 was 6.2 per 1,000 people, the highest since 2018.
  • Divorce rates continue to decline, with a reported rate of 2.4 per 1,000 people in 2022.
  • States like New York, the District of Columbia, and Hawaii saw the largest increases in marriage rates.
  • Experts suggest a shift towards 'companionate marriages,' emphasizing long-term stability over romantic passion.