Arizonans Redefining the Meaning of Family

Arizonans Redefining the Meaning of Family

The concept of what constitutes a "family" continues to evolve throughout the country, and the changes in Arizona family identities became abundantly clear during the 2010 census. While married couples without children still make up nearly half of homes in Arizona, the number of so-called "traditional" families -- where a married couple lives with their minor-age children -- has decreased in the last ten years. Increases have been seen in households with just one adult living alone and in multi-generational homes where adult children and their parents share a home.