USA TODAY -- June 27 -- A USA Today analysis of Census records of Americans ages 45-55 shows that the percentage of those who said they had never been married in 2006 had doubled since 1990, and the percentage of those who were currently married had dropped by 9%. According to the most recent data from the federal Survey of Income and Program Participation, which includes marriage, 13% of those who wed in 2003 were 45 and older. Internet dating has largely made it possible for many of these later-life first marriages. Yahoo Personals reports a 33% increase from January 2006 to November 2007 among users ages 45 and over who say they have never been married. Match.com reports an increase of almost 10%.
The full article was originally published at APP, but is no longer available.
Mark Brooks: Things are looking up for the internet dating industry, and singles are getting more choosy. Jupiter Research predicts the internet dating industry to grow to $1.9B revenues in 2012, up from $900 million in 2007.
I must agree that internet dating has expanded the dating horizon. And with the lifestyle that most singles over 40 have to go through, where is the time for dating? Anyway all one is left with is logging onto some website before bed and type away to love.
Posted by: Ria Rodriguez | Jul 02, 2008 at 03:47 AM