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Sociology

The Second Demographic Transition in Rural versus Urban Areas

Quick fact

Cohabitation rates are significantly higher in urban areas (e.g., 25% of young adults) compared to rural areas (e.g., 15%), reflecting the uneven spread of second demographic transition behaviors.

Why this is interesting

You've likely noticed that city life and small-town life feel different. But did you know that these differences extend to something as personal as when people have children, marry, or choose to cohabit? Why do these patterns diverge so sharply between rural and urban settings?