According to a recent survey, in 2023, around 71 percent of the American population believed same-sex marriage should be recognized by the law as valid. Interestingly enough, this figure changed considerably when taking into account the age group of the respondents. Young people between 18 and 34 years of age, in fact, were the group showing the highest support for same-sex marriage, with 89 percent. On the other hand, 60 percent of the respondents aged 65 years or more thought marriage between same-sex couples should be legally recognized as valid.
Share of Americans who think same-sex marriage should be recognized by the law as valid in 2023, by age group
Characteristic
Share of respondents
18-29 years
89%
30-49 years
78%
50-64 years
59%
65 years and older
60%
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Gallup. (June 5, 2023). Share of Americans who think same-sex marriage should be recognized by the law as valid in 2023, by age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 18, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1249219/support-for-same-sex-marriage-in-the-united-states-by-age-group/
Gallup. "Share of Americans who think same-sex marriage should be recognized by the law as valid in 2023, by age group." Chart. June 5, 2023. Statista. Accessed February 18, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1249219/support-for-same-sex-marriage-in-the-united-states-by-age-group/
Gallup. (2023). Share of Americans who think same-sex marriage should be recognized by the law as valid in 2023, by age group. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 18, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1249219/support-for-same-sex-marriage-in-the-united-states-by-age-group/
Gallup. "Share of Americans Who Think Same-sex Marriage Should Be Recognized by The Law as Valid in 2023, by Age Group." Statista, Statista Inc., 5 Jun 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1249219/support-for-same-sex-marriage-in-the-united-states-by-age-group/
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Share of Americans who think same-sex marriage should be recognized by the law as valid in 2023, by age group [Graph], Gallup, June 5, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1249219/support-for-same-sex-marriage-in-the-united-states-by-age-group/
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