Each state of the United States selects two senators to represent their states in the United States Senate. In 1913, the 17th Amendment[?] to the United States Constitution provided for the direct popular election of senators; prior to this, senators were selected by state legislatures.
... 8.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% are non-families. 29.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.9% have someone living ...