States where multigenerational housing is on the rise
The share of multigenerational households has risen as more families combine resources to manage housing costs and caregiving, the Census Bureau said.
- Researchers released findings showing that multigenerational living arrangements, where three or more generations share a single home, are becoming more common across the country as family structures continue to evolve.
- Economic factors and family caregiving requirements drive these decisions, as households seek to navigate financial pressures while providing support to relatives, though data cannot identify specific causes for every arrangement.
- Family households with three or more generations living under one roof are becoming a common feature of the modern home, reflecting evolving residential patterns across the country.
- Regional variations persist across the country, with some states reporting higher concentrations of multigenerational living than others, reflecting the diverse ways families organize their lives.
- Future studies will likely require additional evidence to fully explain these trends, as experts explain that current figures provide only a snapshot rather than a complete picture.
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States where multigenerational housing is on the rise
Multigenerational living became more common between the 2010 and 2020 censuses. Based on U.S. Census Bureau data from 2020, the number of households where a grandparent, adult child, and grandchild share the same roof has climbed by nearly 1 million since 2010—now making up 6 million households.These multigenerational households account for about 4.7% of all U.S. households and 7.2% of family households. Census information doesn’t paint the whol…
States where multigenerational housing is on the rise - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise
Multigenerational living became more common between the 2010 and 2020 censuses. Based on U.S. Census Bureau data from 2020, the number of households where a grandparent, adult child, and grandchild share the same roof has climbed by nearly 1 million since 2010—now making up 6 million households.These multigenerational households account for about 4.7% of all U.S. households and 7.2% of family households. Census information doesn’t paint the whol…
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