Marriage Rate Down 20% According to National Data
According to data collected in a national study, between 1995 and 2005 the marriage rate in the United Stated declined by approximately 20%. More couples nationally, and across the globe, are electing to cohabitate rather than marry. According to an article from the June 9, 2008 USA Today by Sharon Jayson, a more in depth study regarding marriage will be released this week. The article cites various reasons for the shift away from marriage such as economic uncertainty, convenience, and uncertainty about long-term relationships.