Who Is Living Together? Same-Sex Couples in the United States

Infographic about Same-sex married couple households, same-sex unmarried partner households, children living with same-sex parents.

Topic: Same-Sex Couples

All Census Bureau demographic surveys collect information about same-sex couples. The level of detail collected varies, as well as the availability of other characteristics of the partners.

America Counts: Where Same-Sex Couples Live

Just over half of same-sex couple households in the United States are female, but male same-sex households are more common in large cities.

America Counts: For First Time, Same-Sex Couples in Current Population Survey Tables

U.S. Census Bureau now shows same-sex couples in its annual America’s Families and Living Arrangements table package, reflecting growing family diversity.

Press Kit: 2020 Census: Counting Everyone

A complete and accurate count in the 2020 Census depends on participation from everyone.

Press Release: LGBT Pride Month: June 2019

The 2017 American Community Survey estimated there were 935,229 same-sex couple households in the U.S. Almost 60% (555,492) were married couples.

Census Bureau Statement on Coronavirus and the 2020 Census

The U.S. Census Bureau is carefully monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and will follow the guidance of federal, state and local health authorities.

U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham on Operational Updates

In support of guidance on what we can all do to help slow the spread of coronavirus, 2020 Census field operations will be suspended for two weeks until April 1.