US Marriage Rates Rebound to Pre-Pandemic Levels, CDC Reports

The CDC's latest data shows a significant increase in marriage rates in 2022, reaching numbers not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nearly 2.1 million marriages were recorded in 2022, marking a return to pre-pandemic levels.
The marriage rate in 2022 was 6.2 per 1,000 people, the highest since 2018.
Divorce rates continue to decline, with a reported rate of 2.4 per 1,000 people in 2022.
States like New York, the District of Columbia, and Hawaii saw the largest increases in marriage rates.
Experts suggest a shift towards 'companionate marriages,' emphasizing long-term stability over romantic passion.