Young adults are individuals in the early stages of adulthood, typically aged between their late teens and early thirties. This age group often represents a transition period between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood, marked by significant life changes and milestones. Young adults are in a phase of exploration, self-discovery, and decision-making that can influence their personal, educational, spiritual, and career trajectories.
29.8 is the average age for a first marriage for men and 27.8 for women as of 2022. This has increased every year for the past 25 years with a major increase since 2007.
Census 2022
The median age of first-marriage divorcees in America is 30. Divorced Single adults remarry on average just over three years after their last divorce. 45% of all first time marriage end in divorce.
Census.gov, DivorceStatistics.org
While there was a large jump in birth rates for women in their late 30s, the decline seen in younger groups still brought the overall fertility rate down, shifting the median age at childbirth to 30
Census: 2022
Over half of all abortions are for single women in their 20s.
CDC 2020
The average age of college students is now 26 years old. This average age takes into account both traditional college students who enroll immediately after high school and non-traditional students who may return to college later in life or attend part-time while working.
College Ranker 2024
Unmarried people in America 18 and older in 2021. This group comprised 53 percent of all U.S. residents 18 and older.
America’s Families and Living Arrangements: 2021
From 2000 to 2023, an increase of 87% of singles in their 20s and 30s now live with their parents.
US Facts
52% of Gen Z ages 18-23 were enrolled in college or university.
Mental health is a significant concern for Gen Z, with 70% of individuals aged 13-23 stating that anxiety and depression are major problems among their peers.
Pew Research Center, 2019
Gen Z is characterized by their strong focus on social justice and activism. 42% of Gen Z respondents identified as liberal, and 23% identified as very liberal.
Morning Consult. 2020
54% of individuals aged 18-23 stating that climate change is a major problem that requires immediate action.
Pew Research Center, 2021
Widespread loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes daily.
Americans spent about 20 minutes a day in person with friends in 2020, down from 60 minutes daily nearly two decades earlier.
The loneliness epidemic is hitting young people, ages 15 to 24, especially hard. The age group reported a 70% drop in time spent with friends during the same period.
US Surgeon General. 2023
95% of ageS 13-17 have access to a smartphone and are the most technology-native generation to date.
Pew Research Center, 2021
More than 1 in 10 millennials (11.2%) say they are LGBTQ+. Among older generations, the percentages are much smaller—3.3% of Generation X, 2.7% of baby boomers, and 1.7% of the silent generation.
Gallop Survey 2022
Millennials are more likely to prioritize experiences over material possessions. 60% of millennials would rather spend money on experiences like travel and dining out than on buying things.
2021 report by Morning Consult
42% of millennials ages 18-29 lived with their parents, making it the most common living arrangement for this age group.
Pew Research Center, 2020
Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021
Pew Research Center, 2019
Student loan debt is a significant financial burden for many millennials. As of the first quarter of 2021, the total outstanding student loan debt in the U.S. reached $1.6 trillion.
Federal Reserve. 2021
At Table for One Ministries we are comprised of seminary professors, ministers, doctoral students, and lay leaders passionate about reaching singles. We also have done ministry for decades and know that even the most seasoned of leaders can use a helping hand sometimes. Our Ministry wants to help you get the tools you need to reach singles in your area.
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