Most never-married people, US cities · 2000
US cities with the highest share of people 15 and over who have never been married, as of the 2000 American Community Survey. Bloomington, Indiana leads at 60.0%. 871 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 50,000 residents are excluded. The top 25 average 52.7%, against an all-cities median of 27.4%.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest never-married people?
Bloomington, Indiana ranks #1 with 60.0% (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by never-married people?
Bloomington, Indiana, Auburn, Alabama, College Station, Texas, San Marcos, Texas, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
How many cities are in this ranking?
871 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 50,000 residents). The ranking covers 2000 Decennial Census data.
How is never-married people measured?
Share of people 15 and over who have never been married. Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census.