Most never-married men, US cities · 2000
US cities with the highest share of men 15 and over who have never been married, as of the 2000 American Community Survey. Auburn, Alabama leads at 63.1%. 871 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 50,000 residents are excluded. The top 25 average 55.7%, against an all-cities median of 30.9%.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest never-married men?
Auburn, Alabama ranks #1 with 63.1% (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by never-married men?
Auburn, Alabama, Bloomington, Indiana, San Marcos, Texas, Hoboken, New Jersey, Ames, Iowa.
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 men measured?
Share of men 15 and over who have never been married. Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census.