U.S. Census Bureau Releases "Remarriage in the United States" Report The U.S. Census Bureau recently released a new report featuring American Community Survey (ACS) data, entitledRemarriage in the United States. This report uses ACS data collected from 2008 to 2012, and focuses on marital history by selected socio-economic characteristics and for metropolitan statistical areas.  While 52 percent of U.S. adults have taken the vows of marriage only once, this report shows that 17 percent have said “I do” two or more times. The findings show that of all U.S. residents age 15 and older, 13 percent have been married twice and 4 percent have walked down the aisle three or more times. Other highlights from the report include: About 13 percent of men age 15 and over have been married twice, compared with 14 percent of women. Between 1996 and 2008-2012, the share of those who had married at least twice increased only for women age 50 and older and men 60 and older. Non-Hispanic white men and women are most likely to have married three or more times, while Asian men and women are least likely. Those employed are more likely to have married only once than the unemployed or those out of the labor force.  The ACS provides reliable statistics that are used to make informed decisions about the future. These statistics are required by all levels of government to manage or evaluate a wide range of programs, but are also useful for research, business, education, journalism, and advocacy. If you have questions about this survey, please call our Customer Services Center on 1 (800) 923-8282.   Thank you, American Community Survey Office U.S. Census Bureau

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