GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Average Monthly Child Support

The average monthly child support payment in the United States is around $430.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

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In this post, we analyze various statistics related to child support payments in the United States, shedding light on the average amounts paid and received by custodial parents across different states. From the average monthly child support payments to the percentage of payments received, these figures provide valuable insights into the financial support provided for children in different regions.

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"The average monthly child support payment in the United States is $430."

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"In Massachusetts, the average child support payment is around $739 monthly."

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"30.7% of custodial parents receive full child support payments on average."

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"Across the US, around 74.1% of custodial parents who are due child support receive some amount of payments."

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"In New York, the average monthly child support payment per child is between $25 and $1,500."

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"Minnesota's average monthly child support payment per child is $485."

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"The average monthly child support payment in Utah is estimated to be around $365."

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"In Texas, the average monthly child support is around $900.00."

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"In 2016, 43.5% of custodial parents received some form of child support payments."

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"Around 68.5 % of the $33.7 billion in child support due in 2015 was reported as received, averaging $3,447 annually."

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"The state with the highest average child support payment in the US is New Hampshire, where the average mandated child support payment is $733 per month."

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"The average yearly amount of child support received by custodial parents is $5,774."

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"Only about 60% of child support due in the USA was received in 2013, averaging about $311 per month."

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"In Oregon, the average monthly child support payment is approximately $509."

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"In Washington State, the average monthly child support payment is approximately $621."

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"In California, the average monthly child support per child is approximately $881."

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"In Iowa, the average monthly child support payment is approximately $723."

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"The median amount of monthly child support owed in the US is between $350 and $500."

In summary, child support payments in the United States vary significantly by state, with Massachusetts having one of the highest average monthly payments at $739 and Texas on the other end of the spectrum with an average of $900. The data also illustrate disparities in the percentage of custodial parents receiving full payments, with only 30.7% nationally but as high as 43.5% in 2016. Despite efforts to enforce child support obligations, the overall collection rate remains low, with only about 60% of child support due in the US being received in 2013. These statistics highlight the complex and varied landscape of child support payments across the country, indicating both progress and ongoing challenges in ensuring financial support for children in single-parent households.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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