According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated medianageatfirstmarriage in 2011 was 28.7 for men and 26.5 for women, compared with 26.8 and 25.1, respectively, in 2000.
In the past half century, the medianage for firstmarriage has risen by about six years for both sexes, with grooms taking their first plunge at 28.7 years and brides at 26.5 years.