LFP Population Characteristics 2017 By Marital Status

Labor Force Participation Survey 2017 Population Characteristics

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CNMI Total

Never married was 36.0% of the 15 years and older population in the CNMI in 2017; now married was 56.7%; divorced and separated was 3.6%; and widowed was 3.7%.

By Island

The never married percentage was higher in Saipan (36.0%) then in Rota (33.5%) and in Tinian (26.8%). The now married percentage was higher in Tinian (68.2%) than in Rota (58.8%) and in Saipan (55.9%). The divorced and separated percentage was practically the same in all three islands: 3.7% in Rota, 3.6% in Saipan, and 3.3% in Tinian. The widowed percentage was relatively lower in Tinian (1.7%) than in Saipan (3.8%) and Rota (3.9%).

By Saipan Districts

The never married percentage was highest in District 1 (44.4%) and lowest in District 2 (26.3%). The now married percentage was highest in District 2 (69.0%) and lowest in District 4 (46.8%). The divorced and separated percentage was highest in District 5 (6.7%) and lowest in Districts 1 and 4 (both at 2.5%). The widowed percentage was highest in District 4 (7.9%) and lowest in District 2 (2.7%).

Population Characteristics

LFS 2017 P5.1 Marital Status by Island and by District: CNMI 2017 Fourth Qtr.

Marital Status CNMI
Total
Saipan
Total
Saipan
Dist. 1
Saipan
Dist. 2
Saipan
Dist. 3
Saipan
Dist. 4
Saipan
Dist. 5
Tinian
Dist. 6
Rota
Dist. 7
Universe: 15 yrs and over Source: Labor Force Survey CNMI, 2017 4th Qrt.
Never married 13,764 12,722 4,613 1,197 3,292 1,200 2,420 517 525
Now married 21,648 19,411 5,017 3,135 7,153 1,312 2,794 1,315 922
Divorced or Separated 1,366 1,244 261 117 404 71 392 63 59
Widowed 1,428 1,334 489 96 301 222 225 32 62



LFS 2017 Table P5.1 Marital Status by Island and by District: CNMI 2017 Fourth Qtr. (Distribution Within)

Marital Status CNMI
Total
Saipan
Total
Saipan
Dist. 1
Saipan
Dist. 2
Saipan
Dist. 3
Saipan
Dist. 4
Saipan
Dist. 5
Tinian
Dist. 6
Rota
Dist. 7
Universe: 15 yrs and over Source: Labor Force Survey CNMI, 2017 4th Qrt.
Never married 36.00% 36.70% 44.40% 26.30% 29.50% 42.80% 41.50% 26.80% 33.50%
Now married 56.70% 55.90% 48.30% 69.00% 64.20% 46.80% 47.90% 68.20% 58.80%
Divorced or Separated 3.60% 3.60% 2.50% 2.60% 3.60% 2.50% 6.70% 3.30% 3.70%
Widowed 3.70% 3.80% 4.70% 2.10% 2.70% 7.90% 3.90% 1.70% 3.90%



LFS 2017 Table P5.1 Marital Status by Island and by District: CNMI 2017 Fourth Qtr. (Distribution Amoung)

Marital Status CNMI
Total
Saipan
Total
Saipan
Dist. 1
Saipan
Dist. 2
Saipan
Dist. 3
Saipan
Dist. 4
Saipan
Dist. 5
Tinian
Dist. 6
Rota
Dist. 7
Universe: 15 yrs and over Source: Labor Force Survey CNMI, 2017 4th Qrt.
Never married 100% 92.40% 33.50% 8.70% 23.90% 8.70% 17.60% 3.80% 3.80%
Now married 100% 89.70% 23.20% 14.50% 33.00% 6.10% 12.90% 6.10% 4.30%
Divorced or Separated 100% 91.10% 19.10% 8.60% 29.60% 5.20% 28.70% 4.60% 4.30%
Widowed 100% 93.40% 34.30% 6.70% 21.10% 15.60% 15.80% 2.30% 4.30%

Population Characteristics

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LFP 2017 P5.1