Marriage and Divorce Decline during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Five States

The decline in marriage and divorce was evident prior to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, but it remains unknown whether these patterns have persisted during pandemic. authors compared monthly counts for two years pandemic (2018 2019) five states that published vital statistics data 2020 (Arizona, Florida, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oregon). All witnessed initial declines marriage. Counts of marriages Arizona Hampshire rebounded. In contrast, shortfalls occurred Oregon. early months, divorces initially declined all rebounded Arizona. remaining four states, occurred. As more become available, will be important acknowledge state variations response