One-parent and two-parent families
Families with Children Under 18 Headed by Single Parents
| Year | Percent |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 29.3% |
| 2010 | 29.5% |
| 2000 | 27.1% |
| 1990 | 23.7% |
| 1980 | 19.2% |
| 1970 | 11.8% |
| 1960 | 8.2% |
Families with Children Under 18
1960-2020
- Between 1960 and 2020, the share of families with children under 18 headed by single-parents increased from 8.2% to almost 29.3%.
- Between 2000 and 2020 the share of two-parent families declined by 2.2 percentage points.
Data source:
E-mail: OFM.Forecasting@ofm.wa.gov
Last updated
Friday, August 12, 2022
