Feb 19, 2025 - Dating

All the single ladies (and gents)

Laura Barrero,
Alex Fitzpatrick

A choropleth map of U.S. counties showing the share of those ages 20+ who aren't married. In the U.S. overall, about 49.1% of those ages 20+ are unmarried. Rates show a correlation with poverty, with areas such as the Deep South, New Mexico, and Alaska having especially high numbers of unmarried folks. — Data: U.S. Census American Community Survey; Note: Includes people who are divorced or widowed; Map: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals

Searching for a partner? Your chances of finding one in Charlotte look all right.

By the numbers: According to the latest census data, 54.3% of people in Mecklenburg County age 20 and older are currently unmarried, including 57% of women and 51.4% of men.

How it works: These figures include people who have never been married, plus those who were married at one point but have since gotten divorced or separated, or have been widowed.

Zoom out: Baltimore, the Bronx and Washington, D.C., are three areas with especially high shares of unmarried 20-and-older residents.

Share with a friend who's single

Add Axios on Google

All the single ladies (and gents)

More Charlotte stories