Nebraska Family Alliance Release
Nebraska has been recognized as one of the top three states in the nation for families, ranking #3 in the newly released Family Structure Index. The index analyzed demographic and fertility data to measure key family structure trends across the United States.
The Family Structure Index highlights the critical role of strong marriages and stable family environments in the well-being of children and societal health. Nebraska’s high ranking, with an overall index score of 82.0, reflects the state’s national leadership in prioritizing marriage and family values.
- 62.3% of adults ages 25 to 54 in Nebraska are married.
- Nebraska has a 1.94 fertility rate, one of the highest in the nation.
- 58.8% of children ages 15 to 17 live with their married birth or adoptive parents.
“Strong families are the foundation of strong communities and the future of our state and nation. Nebraska’s ranking is a testament to our values and commitment to marriage, family, and the well-being of children,” said Nate Grasz, Executive Director of Nebraska Family Alliance.
“This ranking reaffirms the importance of our work to advocate for pro-family policies, oppose legislation that undermines marriage, and partner with churches to advance a culture of family, freedom, and life in our state.”
Nebraska follows Utah (#1) and Idaho (#2) in the index ranking, with neighboring states South Dakota and Wyoming completing the top five.
The Family Structure Index was developed by Brad Wilcox, Professor of Sociology and Director of the National Marriage Project of the University of Virginia, in partnership with Center for Christian Virtue and The Institute for Family Studies. To learn more and view the full report, visit CCV.org/FamilyIndex.