Dataset Description
Definition
Single mother headed households are those with a female householder with children under age 18 and no husband present. The percent shown is the number of single mother headed households over the total number of households, including those without children.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau. "Selected Social Characteristics in the United States." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table DP02.
Last Updated
2026-02
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