About three million same-sex couples in the US were estimated to have been raising a child in 2010, with Mississippi being the state with the highest percentage of same-sex couples raising children. Mississippi had about 26% of the its same-sex couples raising children, followed by Wyoming at 25%, Alaska at 23% and Idaho and Montana at 22%. States with the lowest percentages of same-sex couples that were raising children in 2010 included Maine with 17% and Florida at 18%.
More about same-sex couples raising children:
- Washington, D.C., had a lower percentage of same-sex households with children than any state, at less than 9%.
- Same-sex couples are estimated to be four times more likely than opposite-sex couples to be raising adopted children.
- The US metropolitan area with the highest percentage of same-sex couples with kids under age 18 is the San Antonio, Texas, area with 33%. Two of the cities with the largest gay and lesbian populations, San Francisco and New York, did not make the top 15.
By Allison Boelcke
, Former Writer
Allison Boelcke, a digital marketing manager and freelance writer, helps businesses create compelling content to connect with their target markets and drive results. With a degree in English, she combines her writing skills with marketing expertise to craft engaging content that gets noticed and leads to website traffic and conversions. Her ability to understand and connect with target audiences makes her a valuable asset to any content creation team.