Most unmarried men, US counties · 2000
US counties with the highest share of men 15 and over who are not currently married, as of the 2000 American Community Survey. Lexington, Virginia leads at 67.8%. 3,125 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest unmarried men?
Lexington, Virginia ranks #1 with 67.8% (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by unmarried men?
Lexington, Virginia, Kalawao County, Hawaii, Charlottesville, Virginia, Sioux County, North Dakota, Todd County, South Dakota.
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 men measured?
Share of men 15 and over who are not currently married (never-married, widowed, or divorced). Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census.