Table MS-2. Estimated Median Age at First Marriage: 1890 To Present
Table MS-2. Estimated Median Age at First Marriage: 1890 To Present
Table MS-2. Estimated Median Age at First Marriage: 1890 To Present
For more information about ASEC, including the source and accuracy statement,
see the technical documentation accessible at:
https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/cps/technical-documentation/
complete.html
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Censuses, 1890 to 1940, and Current
Population Survey, March and Annual Social and Economic Supplements, 1947
to 2021.
Notes: Figures for 1947 to present are based on Current Population Survey data.
Figures for years prior to 1947 are based on decennial censuses. A standard
error of 0.1 years is appropriate to measure sampling variability for any of the
above estimated median ages at first marriage, based on Current Population
Survey data.