Most unmarried women, US counties · 2000
US counties with the highest share of women 15 and over who are not currently married, as of the 2000 American Community Survey. Kalawao County, Hawaii leads at 74.6%. 3,125 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest unmarried women?
Kalawao County, Hawaii ranks #1 with 74.6% (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by unmarried women?
Kalawao County, Hawaii, Charlottesville, Virginia, Radford, Virginia, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, Baltimore, Maryland.
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 women measured?
Share of women 15 and over who are not currently married (never-married, widowed, or divorced). Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census.