Most never-married women, US cities · 2000
US cities with the highest share of women 15 and over who have never been married, as of the 2000 American Community Survey. Bloomington, Indiana leads at 57.9%. 871 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 50,000 residents are excluded. The top 25 average 50.3%, against an all-cities median of 24.3%.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest never-married women?
Bloomington, Indiana ranks #1 with 57.9% (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by never-married women?
Bloomington, Indiana, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, College Station, Texas, Auburn, Alabama, San Marcos, Texas.
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 women measured?
Share of women 15 and over who have never been married. Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census.