Number of stay-at-home mothers in the U.S. 1970-2012

Number of mothers with child(ren), younger than 18, who do not work outside the home in the U.S. from 1970 to 2012

Loading statistic...
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Source

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

April 2014

Region

United States

Survey time period

1970 - 2012

Age group

18-69 years

Supplementary notes

Based on mothers ages 18-69 with own child(ren) younger than 18 in the household. Mothers are categorized based on employment status in the year prior to the survey. "Other" stay-at-home mothers are those who are married with a non-working or absent husband.

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Statistics on " Mothers in the U.S. "

Other statistics that may interest you Mothers in the U.S.

Birth

8

Single mothers

6

Teenage mothers

4

Child care

4

Female employment

6

Mother's Day

5

Further related statistics

10
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Learn more about how Statista can support your business.