Most unmarried people, US metro areas
US metro areas 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. Gallup, NM leads at 70.5%. 925 metro areas qualify in total. Mississippi carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest unmarried people?
Gallup, NM ranks #1 with 70.5% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by unmarried people?
Gallup, NM, Clarksdale, MS, Vermillion, SD, Cleveland, MS, Ruston, LA.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
925 metro areas 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).