More than a quarter of the 121 million men in the United States are biological fathers of at least one child under the age of 18.
Fatherhood
Roughly 34 million fathers who have at least one child under the age of 18.
Fatherhood refers to the state of being a father, encompassing the qualities, responsibilities, and spirit of a father. It is a multifaceted role that extends beyond biological ties, including adoptive fathers, stepfathers, and other caring figures. As of 2025, fatherhood is recognized as a vital aspect of parenting, with fathers playing a significant role in their children’s emotional, social, and cognitive development
Children whose fathers provide them with learning materials and speak with them frequently perform better in school and have more advanced language skills.
There are 72.2 million fathers in the U.S. as of the latest U.S. Census.
There are about 2 to 4 million stay at home dads, or around 6% of American dads