Most never-married men, US cities
US cities with the highest share of men 15 and over who have never been married, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. New Brunswick, New Jersey leads at 69.4%. 895 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 50,000 residents are excluded. The top 25 average 61.5%, against an all-cities median of 39.6%.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest never-married men?
New Brunswick, New Jersey ranks #1 with 69.4% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by never-married men?
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 men measured?
Share of men 15 and over who have never been married. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).