Most unmarried people, US counties · 2000
US counties with the highest share of people 15 and over who are not currently married (never-married, widowed, or divorced), as of the 2000 American Community Survey. Kalawao County, Hawaii leads at 70.1%. 3,125 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest unmarried people?
Kalawao County, Hawaii ranks #1 with 70.1% (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by unmarried people?
Kalawao County, Hawaii, Charlottesville, Virginia, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, Lexington, Virginia, Radford, Virginia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,125 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2000 Decennial Census 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, 2000 Decennial Census.