Most never-married men, US counties
US counties with the highest share of men 15 and over who have never been married, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota leads at 76.2%. 3,144 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 5 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 men?
Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota ranks #1 with 76.2% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by never-married men?
Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, Kalawao County, Hawaii, Chattahoochee County, Georgia, Lexington, Virginia, Radford, 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 men measured?
Share of men 15 and over who have never been married. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).