Americans are more pessimistic than optimistic about the institution of marriage and the family. At the same time, the public is fairly accepting of diverse family arrangements, though some are seen as more acceptable than others.

Key trends in marriage and family life in the United States.

Six-in-ten U.S. adults say being a man helps a lot or a little when it comes to a person’s ability to get ahead in the U.S., compared with 14% who say it hurts

Younger women, women with a postgraduate degree and Democratic women are more likely to keep their last name after marriage.

In 2021, 18% of parents didn’t work for pay, which was unchanged from 2016, according to a new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.

68% of U.S. adults who voted in the 2020 presidential election turned out to vote in the 2022 midterms. Former President Donald Trump’s voters turned out at a higher rate in 2022 (71%) than did President Joe Biden’s voters (67%).

Lesbian, gay and bisexual Americans are far more likely than those who are straight to say they have ever used a dating site or app (51% vs. 28%).

As the United States celebrates Pride month, here are five key findings about LGBTQ+ Americans.

For Father’s Day, here are six facts about the views and experiences shaping fatherhood in the United States today.

60% of Americans think business owners should not have to provide services if it might signal support for beliefs on LGBT issues that they oppose.