Single Statistics
How many Americans are single, who's looking, and why young men and young women report such different numbers.
Tools that go with this guide.
How many Americans are single?
Pew Research Center surveys find that about 3 in 10 U.S. adults are single, meaning not married, living with a partner or in a committed relationship. The Census Bureau counts more unmarried adults, because it includes people who are dating or living together.
Single men vs. single women
In a 2022 Pew survey, 63% of men aged 18 to 29 said they were single, compared with 34% of women the same age. One reason: young women are more likely to date older men. The gap narrows with age.
Are singles looking?
Not all of them. Pew found that fewer than half of single adults are looking for a relationship or dates. Many say they're happy single or focused on other things.
If you are looking
See why you might still be single, dating app statistics, and what your standards do to the pool in the Delusion Calculator. Being single costs money too: try the Cost of Being Single.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage of adults are single?
About 30% of U.S. adults, according to Pew Research.
Are more men or women single?
Among young adults, men are much more likely to say they're single.
What percentage of 40-year-olds have never married?
A record 25% as of 2021, according to Pew.