Most never-married people, US counties
US counties with the highest share of people 15 and over who have never been married, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Radford, Virginia leads at 63.6%. 3,144 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest never-married people?
Radford, Virginia ranks #1 with 63.6% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by never-married people?
Radford, Virginia, Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, Lexington, Virginia, Buffalo County, South Dakota, Williamsburg, Virginia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,144 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).