A new Census Bureau report finds that young adults today are prioritizing financial stability—such as steady employment and independent living—over traditional milestones like marriage and parenthood, which are increasingly delayed due to rising living costs, student debt, and housing challenges. While fewer 25- to 34-year-olds are marrying or having children compared to past generations, Gen Z is beginning to make gains in homeownership despite economic headwinds. Originally published in USAToday.

Alison Gemmill is quoted.