Georgia's marriage rate is lower than the national average

30% of Georgians reported they've been married at least once, according to data from the American Community Survey.

• That's below the national average of 31%.

Why it matters: Marital status is a stronger predictor of American adult well-being than education, race, age and gender, according to the Institute for Family Studies and Gallup.

• Last year, married adults between 25 and 50 years old were more likely to be thriving than adults who never married.
• Household income adjustment has the biggest sway on well-being for individuals, and typically rises after marriage when a couple pools resources.

The big picture: The national marriage rate has dropped by nearly 60% over the last 50 years as marriage's formal benefits, and societal pressure to wed, decline.

• Meanwhile, negative attitudes toward ending a marriage have dwindled.

Fun fact: June is the third-most popular time to get hitched. The Knot reports 11% of 2024 weddings will happen this month.

• September and October are tied as the most popular wedding months, with each expected to accommodate 17% of the year's ceremonies.