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Trends

Marriage Rate      Divorce Rate      Nonmarried Birth Rate

Marriage appears to be a fragile institution. National trends suggest that the marriage rate continues to decline and the lifetime probability of divorce or separation remains close to 50%.

What can I do with this information?

The charts and files included on the following WebPages are available to you as a resource for tracking the state of marriage (and other family trends) in your county. Use the information in grant proposals, program reports, and/or local presentations. If you have any questions please feel free to email marriageandfamily@auburn.edu.

Vital Statistics by County