Most unmarried people, US counties
US counties with the highest share of people 15 and over who are not currently married (never-married, widowed, or divorced), as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Kalawao County, Hawaii leads at 82.1%. 3,144 counties qualify in total. Mississippi carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest unmarried people?
Kalawao County, Hawaii ranks #1 with 82.1% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by unmarried people?
Kalawao County, Hawaii, Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, Buffalo County, South Dakota, Radford, Virginia, Sioux County, North Dakota.
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 unmarried people measured?
Share of people 15 and over who are not currently married (never-married, widowed, or divorced). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).