Number of U.S. households, by type 2021
In 2021, there were about 83.91 million family households counted in the United States. Of those households, approximately 12.62 million had a female householder with children.
Number of households in the United States in 2021, by type (in millions)
| Household type | Number of households in millions |
|---|---|
| Family households | 84.27 |
| Married couple households | 61.44 |
| Married couple households with own children | 30.86 |
| Married couple households without own children | 30.59 |
| Male householder, with own children | 4.14 |
| Male householder, without own children | 2.83 |
| Female householder, with own children | 12.62 |
| Female householder, without own children | 2.87 |
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