Number Of Marriages Down In Dubuque County

The COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions have led to a significant decrease in the number of couples getting married in Dubuque County this year, but the figures are starting to climb. Only 332 marriages have been recorded in 2020. That is more than 130 fewer than the average at this time of year in the previous four years. This year, only 40 marriages had been recorded this month. However, the numbers have been ticking up in recent months, including 70 in August. The lower marriage numbers contrast to other areas of the Dubuque County recorder’s office that have seen big jumps during the pandemic, including land and boat purchases that have skyrocketed over the summer.