One Chart Shows How Single Working Dads Are Becoming More Common

One chart shows how single dads are growing in the workforce

Dads are trying to balance working and equally splitting childcare with their spouses. Halfpoint Images/Getty Images More single working fathers are trickling into the workforce and looking for ways to fit into the puzzle that is the US economy. Since 2000, the US gained around 700,000 single dads, a 44% increase, joining the workforce as of 2024. The share of families headed by single working dads increased from 4.6% to 7% over that period. Wit…

One chart shows how single working dads are becoming more common

Dads are trying to balance working and equally splitting childcare with their spouses.Halfpoint Images/Getty ImagesSingle dads are growing in the workforce and taking jobs where they fit.Flexibility is one of the most sought-after job perks for single dads.Single moms and dads make up almost a quarter of working families.More single working fathers are trickling into the workforce and looking for ways to fit into the puzzle that is the US econom…