In 2023, American households had on average 0.55 people under the age of 18 living in the household. This is a significant decrease from the 1.21 under 18 people living in American households in 1960.
Average number of people under the age of 18 per household in the United States from 1960 to 2023
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US Census Bureau. (November 21, 2023). Average number of people under the age of 18 per household in the United States from 1960 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/718100/average-under-18-population-per-household-us/
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