Most never-married people, US cities
US cities with the highest share of people 15 and over who have never been married, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. New Brunswick, New Jersey leads at 67.2%. 895 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 50,000 residents are excluded. The top 25 average 59.3%, against an all-cities median of 36.4%.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest never-married people?
New Brunswick, New Jersey ranks #1 with 67.2% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by never-married people?
New Brunswick, New Jersey, Ames, Iowa, Gainesville, Florida, Bloomington, Indiana, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
How many cities are in this ranking?
895 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 50,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is never-married people measured?
Share of people 15 and over who have never been married. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).