Married couples in the U.S. -- both straight and gay -- on average are about 50 years old and make about $90,000 a year, with about 40% having children living with them and 80% owning their home, according to demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The research on married couples is the first to include census participants who list a spouse but who may not be legally connected because of a marriage ban in their state.
Friday, June 19, 2009
US Census results show that gay and straight couples are very similar
Married couples in the U.S. -- both straight and gay -- on average are about 50 years old and make about $90,000 a year, with about 40% having children living with them and 80% owning their home, according to demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The research on married couples is the first to include census participants who list a spouse but who may not be legally connected because of a marriage ban in their state.
