This bar graph shows the average age Americans married
for the first time from 1950 to 2010.
What is one change from 1950 to 2010 that this graph
illustrates?
Average Age at First Marriage
Women Men
Average Age (Years)
Both men and women are less likely to get married now
than they were in the past.
Both men and women are more likely to get married now
than they were in the past.
The age gap between men and women has grown larger
over time.
The age gap between men and women has grown
smaller over time.
1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010