Pew Research: Most US Families Now Have Two Full-Time Working Parents

A recent Pew Research Center poll released Wednesday indicates a significant demographic shift: most U.S. families now have both parents working full-time jobs. The analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data reveals that as of 2025, 52 percent of mothers and fathers in different-sex relationships with children under 18 are employed full-time. This figure represents a substantial increase from 31 percent in previous years. The trend highlights evolving household economic structures and parental roles. This data provides a snapshot of contemporary family dynamics in the United States.

This finding reflects a major change in American family structures and economic participation, with significant implications for childcare, work-life balance, and social policy.