Dot plot showing the share of U.S. 25-year-olds who reached specific milestones in 1980 and 2021. Data is from a Pew Research study of 1980 and 2021 census data. The largest gap is in those who have been or were at the time of the census married, with 63% of those who were 25 in 1980 being married compared to 22% of those who were 25 in 2021. In 1980, a higher share of 25-year-olds had full time employment, children living in their household, were living outside of their parents home and were financially independent compared to those in 2021.