Single-earner and dual-earner census families by number of children
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Updated Jul 18, 2025
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EmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteGovernment of Canada, Statistics Canada (2025). Single-earner and dual-earner census families by number of children [Dataset]. http://doi.org/10.25318/1110002801-engUnique identifierhttps://doi.org/10.25318/1110002801-engDataset updatedJul 18, 2025Area coveredCanadaDescriptionFamilies of tax filers; Single-earner and dual-earner census families by number of children (final T1 Family File; T1FF).
U.S. average number of own children per family with own children 1960-2023
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Updated Jul 5, 2024ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteStatista (2024). U.S. average number of own children per family with own children 1960-2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/718084/average-number-of-own-children-per-family/Dataset updatedJul 5, 2024Area coveredUnited StatesDescriptionThe typical American picture of a family with 2.5 kids might not be as relevant as it once was: In 2023, there was an average of 1.94 children under 18 per family in the United States. This is a decrease from 2.33 children under 18 per family in 1960.
Familial structure in the United States
If there’s one thing the United States is known for, it’s diversity. Whether this is diversity in ethnicity, culture, or family structure, there is something for everyone in the U.S. Two-parent households in the U.S. are declining, and the number of families with no children are increasing. The number of families with children has stayed more or less constant since 2000.
Adoptions in the U.S.
Families in the U.S. don’t necessarily consist of parents and their own biological children. In 2021, around 35,940 children were adopted by married couples, and 13,307 children were adopted by single women.
Households below average income: 1994/95 to 2016/17
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Updated Mar 22, 2018+ more versionsShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteDepartment for Work and Pensions (2018). Households below average income: 1994/95 to 2016/17 [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/households-below-average-income-199495-to-201617Dataset updatedMar 22, 2018AuthorsDepartment for Work and PensionsDescriptionThis households below average income (HBAI) report presents information on living standards in the United Kingdom year on year from 1994/1995 to 2016/2017.
It provides estimates on the number and percentage of people living in low-income households based on disposable income. Figures are also provided for children, pensioners, working-age adults and individuals living in a family where someone is disabled.
Use our infographic to find out how low income is measured in HBAI.
Most of the figures in this report come from the Family Resources Survey, a representative survey of around 19,000 households in the UK.
We have published all of the data tables in ODS format.
Summary data tables are available on this page, with more detailed analysis available on the following pages:
- all individuals, HBAI 1994/1995 to 2016/2017
- children, HBAI 1994/1995 to 2016/2017
- disability, HBAI 1994/1995 to 2016/2017
- overall distribution of income, HBAI 1994/1995 to 2016/2017
- pensioners, HBAI 1994/1995 to 2016/2017
- uncertainty and commentary, HBAI 1994/1995 to 2016/2017
- working age, HBAI 1994/1995 to 2016/2017
In response to feedback, we have made these pages more user-friendly. We would like you to tell us what you think of this new format, to help us develop our statistics in the future. Email team.hbai@dwp.gov.uk with any questions or feedback.
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