RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,144
Most never-married women, US counties
US counties with the highest share of women 15 and over who have never been married, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Radford, Virginia leads at 61.4%. 3,144 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPNEVER-MARRIED WOMENVS 2000
USUnited States334,922,49931.6%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest never-married women?
Radford, Virginia ranks #1 with 61.4% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by never-married women?
Radford, Virginia, Williamsburg, Virginia, Harrisonburg, Virginia, Buffalo County, South Dakota, Madison County, Idaho.
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 women measured?
Share of women 15 and over who have never been married. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).