Most unmarried men, US metro areas
US metro areas with the highest share of men 15 and over who are not currently married, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Gallup, NM leads at 68.9%. 925 metro areas qualify in total. The top 25 average 62.1%, against an all-metro areas median of 48.9%.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest unmarried men?
Gallup, NM ranks #1 with 68.9% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by unmarried men?
Gallup, NM, Beeville, TX, Vermillion, SD, Forrest City, AR, 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 men measured?
Share of men 15 and over who are not currently married (never-married, widowed, or divorced). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).