When everyone around you is part of a couple it may sometimes feel like you are the only one who lives alone but that’s certainly not the case. In fact, according to the most recent census, 37 million adults live alone, an increase of four million over the past decade. But there are some states were more people live alone than others, and a new report reveals where they are.
- 24/7 Wall Street has come out with a report revealing the states where most people live alone.
- They used Census data to judge states by the share of non-family households out of all households.
- North Dakota is the state with the most people living alone, with 19% of adults living alone, which translates to 34% of households.
- Low rents, economic opportunity and cheap housing could be the reason for so many solo households.
- Utah is the state with the fewest people living alone, just over 8% of adults, translating into 19% of households.
Top 10 States With The Most People Living Alone
(click here to see where your state falls)
- North Dakota
- Vermont
- New Mexico
- Maine
- Ohio
- Rhode Island
- Illinois
- Montana
- New York
- Michigan