Definition

The percentage of children under age 18 who live in families headed by a person - male or female - without a spouse present in the home.

Data Source

U.S. Bureau of the Census, 1990, 2000, and 2010 Census of the Population.

Notes

The data includes "own children" which is defined as never-married children under age 18 who are related to the family by birth, marriage or adoption.

Last Updated

2012-04