Divorce Is Down Nationally, But Not Here. See the Surprising Reason Why Louisiana Is an Outlier

Divorce Trends in the US

Nationally, divorce rates have decreased, but Louisiana is an outlier with one of the highest divorce rates in the country.

According to the Census Bureau, the divorce rate dropped by 28% between 2012 and 2022.

However, in Louisiana, the trend is different, with the state experiencing a high divorce rate despite the national decline.

The state you live in could factor into your long-term happiness.

Possible factors contributing to Louisiana's high divorce rate include high STI rates and a "sex recession".

Key Findings:

Author's summary: Louisiana defies national trend with high divorce rates.

more

K945 K945 — 2025-10-15

More News