2006 State Report > Who We Are > Marital Status
Who We Are: Marital Status
As the population ages, the percentage of people who are married or divorced tends to decrease while the percentage who are widowed increases. For the population 50 years and older in 2004, 63.6 percent were married with their spouse present, 16.0 percent were widowed and 11.5 percent were divorced. For the population 75 years and older, 45.5 percent were married with their spouse present and 47.0 percent were widowed. Only 2.9 percent of the population 75 and older was divorced.
Marital Status in South Carolina by Age Group: 2004
| Marital Status | 50+ | 55+ | 60+ | 65+ | 75+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Never married | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Married, spouse present | 63.6% | 62.9% | 60.7% | 57.1% | 45.5% |
| Married, spouse absent | 4.1% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 16.0% | 20.0% | 24.8% | 31.3% | 47.0% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 9.8% | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2004 American Community Survey, Table B12002.