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When we hear the word “widow”, we often think of little old ladies who were married for many years and their spouse passed away after a long life. Yet, the reality is that widows come in all genders and ages. From unexpected losses due to accidents to a loved one laying down their life for the freedoms we have in America, widows make up nearly 15% of the single population and have an average age of 57.

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57 Year Old Widow

The average age of a widow is 57

Census.gov, Widows Bridge

80% Are Women

Women are more likely to be widowed than men comprising 8 in 10 windows.

Census.gov, 2019

14 Years Alone

Number of widows in America, of which 4 times as many are women as men. Widows live on average 14 years alone after their spouse has passed away.

Census.gov, Widows Bridge

15% Remarry

Approximately 15% of widows remarry

Census.gov, 2019

18% of Singles are Widows

Number of unmarried U.S. residents 65 and older in 2021. These seniors comprised 18 percent of all unmarried people 18 and older.

America’s Families and Living Arrangements: 2021

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