The Number of People Getting Married: Then vs. Now
The number of people getting married has been steadily declining in the United States since the 1990s. In 1990, there were 2.4 million marriages in the United States. By 2020, that number had dropped to 1.7 million. There are a number of reasons for this decline, including: ● The rise of cohabitation: More and more people are choosing to live together without getting married. ● The increasing cost of weddings: Weddings have become increasingly expensive, which is a deterrent for some couples. ● The changing social landscape: The traditional view of marriage has changed, and some people no longer see…
