Young adults are pushing back the big milestones Americans have historically associated with growing up — moving out of your parents' house, getting a job, getting married and having kids.

The big picture: In 1975, about half of America's 25– to 34–year–olds had done those things. Fifty years later, less than a quarter have, according to a census working paper out this month.

Zoom in: The way young people think about marriage and family is changing. It used to be the first step of adulthood, with financial security and an established career potentially coming after a wedding. • Now, it's more commonly the last step. Young people want to find work, pay off debt and live alone before looking for a partner — and these goals are harder to hit than they were for previous generations. • "F

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