Based on data from 2022 in the United States, slightly more women are married than men.
Detailed Analysis: Married Population by Gender in the US (2022)
The provided reference details the number of married men and women in the United States in 2022. Here's a breakdown:
Gender | Number of Married Individuals |
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Men | 67.85 million |
Women | 68.45 million |
As you can see, there were 68.45 million married women compared to 67.85 million married men, meaning that there were 600,000 more married women than men in the United States in 2022.
Additional Context: Widowed Individuals
The reference also includes the number of widowed men and women:
- Widowed Men: 3.7 million
- Widowed Women: 11.48 million
This significant difference in the widowed population further underscores the difference in marriage patterns between men and women over time. The reasons behind this disparity could include higher male mortality rates and variations in remarriage rates.